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Approximately 1.4 million Medicare enrollees received notices this fall that they may lose help paying for medications through the Low-Income Subsidy, also known as LIS or “Extra Help.” It is extremely important for individuals who receive a notice from Medicare about their LIS ending to reapply for LIS coverage as soon as possible to ensure they continue to receive assistance with Part D drug costs in 2025. Individuals not eligible for LIS may want to consider choosing a different Part D plan that is more affordable.
This fact sheet explains two areas from the recently revised CMS nursing facility surveyor guidelines. These particular revisions confirm that 1) a facility must obtain a resident’s informed consent before administering medication (including antipsychotics), and 2) certain common admission agreement provisions violate the federal prohibition against financial guarantees.
