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.
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
Continuing the implementation of the Medicare Enrollment reforms included in the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act—which was
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized rules implementing the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES)
Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center applauds the publication of final rules implementing key provisions of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
Comments on the enrollment changes made by BENES Act provisions and other matters.
In April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule to implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
This is part 1 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 2, part 3, and part 4. This week,
This year, several long-anticipated changes to Medicare enrollment periods and prescription drug costs take effect. Enrollment Period Changes General Enrollment
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
Continuing the implementation of the Medicare Enrollment reforms included in the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act—which was
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized rules implementing the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES)
Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center applauds the publication of final rules implementing key provisions of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
Comments on the enrollment changes made by BENES Act provisions and other matters.
In April, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule to implement elements of the Beneficiary Enrollment
This is part 1 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 2, part 3, and part 4. This week,
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