New Report Spotlights Underuse of Medicare Savings Programs
Far too many people with Medicare have trouble affording their health coverage and care. AARP recently released a report on
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Medicare provides health coverage to over 60 million older adults and people with disabilities, paying for important medical care in hospital and outpatient settings. Nearly 12.5 million beneficiaries also rely on Medicaid, which helps with affordability through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), and covers services Medicare does not, such as long-term services and supports. The Medicare Rights Center supports strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, modernizing benefits and financial assistance, and bolstering the workers and caregivers who deliver this vital care.
Far too many people with Medicare have trouble affording their health coverage and care. AARP recently released a report on
In late December, Congress passed an omnibus spending bill (P.L. 117-328) that funds the federal government through the current fiscal
As of January 1, more New Yorkers are eligible to enroll in a Medicare Savings Program (MSP). MSPs pay the
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
—Benefit saves beneficiaries an estimated $7,300 a year in health care costs— New York, NY—Starting January 1, 2023, eligibility for
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
This has been a year of extreme highs and devastating lows. On balance, the year has been a positive one,
A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analysis examines the extent to which large employers that offer retiree health benefits are
Last week, the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) sent a letter to U.S. Senate and House leaders identifying policy
Far too many people with Medicare have trouble affording their health coverage and care. AARP recently released a report on
In late December, Congress passed an omnibus spending bill (P.L. 117-328) that funds the federal government through the current fiscal
As of January 1, more New Yorkers are eligible to enroll in a Medicare Savings Program (MSP). MSPs pay the
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
—Benefit saves beneficiaries an estimated $7,300 a year in health care costs— New York, NY—Starting January 1, 2023, eligibility for
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
This has been a year of extreme highs and devastating lows. On balance, the year has been a positive one,
A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analysis examines the extent to which large employers that offer retiree health benefits are
Last week, the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO) sent a letter to U.S. Senate and House leaders identifying policy