Most people new to Medicare are automatically enrolled because they are receiving Social Security when they become eligible. But a growing number are not and must enroll on their own, taking into consideration specific timelines, intricate rules, and existing coverage. Mistakes are common and carry serious consequences, such as lifelong financial penalties, high out-of-pocket costs, disruptions in care, and gaps in coverage. Yet, few remedies are available to help beneficiaries correct honest missteps. The Medicare Rights Center supports reducing the likelihood of mistakes—including by simplifying the enrollment process and better empowering beneficiary decision-making—and improving relief opportunities for those who need them.
Open Enrollment Period Ending with Little Use of Decision Supports As this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period draws to a
Medicare payment rules prohibit coverage for a service if a beneficiary is not financially responsible for the care or if
Key components of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Part D reforms will be fully implemented for plans offered in 2025. These
Earlier this week, Medicare Rights submitted supportive comments on aspects of two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare &
This week 59 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, improving access to care and
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule that would narrow Medicare’s definition of
While most older adults are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B because they are receiving Social Security benefits at age
Today is the last day of Fall Open Enrollment, the time when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to
This week, we at Medicare Rights released our annual Medicare Trends Report, which features key challenges facing people with Medicare
In 2022, Medicare Rights staff and volunteers addressed more than 27,000 questions through its national helpline and professional email channels. Additionally, Medicare Rights’ free and independent online reference tool, Medicare Interactive (MI), provided more than 2.6 million answers for beneficiaries, their caregivers, and professionals. This report features the top helpline trends and highlights the most commonly sought helpline and Medicare Interactive answers, providing a glimpse into the various questions and needs of Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and the professionals assisting them in the community in 2022.
Open Enrollment Period Ending with Little Use of Decision Supports As this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment Period draws to a
Medicare payment rules prohibit coverage for a service if a beneficiary is not financially responsible for the care or if
Key components of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Part D reforms will be fully implemented for plans offered in 2025. These
Earlier this week, Medicare Rights submitted supportive comments on aspects of two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare &
This week 59 years ago, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicare and Medicaid into law, improving access to care and
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule that would narrow Medicare’s definition of
While most older adults are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part B because they are receiving Social Security benefits at age
Today is the last day of Fall Open Enrollment, the time when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to
This week, we at Medicare Rights released our annual Medicare Trends Report, which features key challenges facing people with Medicare
In 2022, Medicare Rights staff and volunteers addressed more than 27,000 questions through its national helpline and professional email channels. Additionally, Medicare Rights’ free and independent online reference tool, Medicare Interactive (MI), provided more than 2.6 million answers for beneficiaries, their caregivers, and professionals. This report features the top helpline trends and highlights the most commonly sought helpline and Medicare Interactive answers, providing a glimpse into the various questions and needs of Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, and the professionals assisting them in the community in 2022.
