Medicare Part D, which covers outpatient prescription drugs for people with Medicare, has four phases of coverage: the deductible, when the beneficiary pays the full cost of the medication; the initial coverage period, when the plan pays for most of the cost of the medication and the beneficiary pays a […]
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on a proposed rule from the Biden administration that would make several important changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. The updates include extending the open enrollment period, increasing outreach and education efforts, creating a special enrollment period for people with lower incomes, and […]
This week, as Congress continued to discuss strategies to improve health coverage, Medicare Rights weighed in, urging them to prioritize critical Medicare updates. The letter, signed by leading Medicare beneficiary advocacy organizations, calls on Congress and the Biden administration to “seize the opportunity to modernize the program, deliver on the promises to […]
New research in JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, reveals that medical debt in the United States before the COVID-19 pandemic was much higher than previous estimates. The study found that nearly 18% of individuals had medical debt in collections, with an average of $429 per person. Medical debt […]
Congress is currently considering strategies to improve health coverage and affordability. Weigh in today to make sure that Medicare is part of that discussion. Medicare offers critical health coverage to 62 million older adults and individuals with disabilities. Gaps in coverage and archaic rules mean many beneficiaries can still struggle to afford the care and […]
Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released a report showing that it is more common for Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees to face cost-related problems than beneficiaries who have traditional Medicare with supplemental coverage. These cost-related problems can include trouble getting care or experiencing a delay in care as well as problems […]
Older adults and people with disabilities often need services and supports to allow them to live safely in their homes and communities, but in many places, they cannot get the help they need. This unmet need is fueled by limited eligibility for support and a shortage of workers who can […]
