Justice in Aging’s response to the CMS request for information warns that efforts to address fraud, waste, and abuse must not create harmful barriers to care, emphasizing the need to protect low-income older adults’ access to Medicare and Medicaid services.
A clear explanation of the options available to Medicare enrollees who owe past-due premiums—including payment plans, waivers, and other strategies to reduce or manage repayment and avoid financial hardship.
An overview of how the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy program significantly reduces prescription drug costs covering premiums, deductibles, and copays—and can save eligible enrollees thousands of dollars each year.
A guide explaining how low-income Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (Extra Help) can access zero-premium prescription drug plans and maintain coverage, even if they lose Medicaid eligibility
H.R. 1 strips many older immigrants in California of access to affordable health coverage, putting long-time residents at risk of becoming uninsured and destabilized.
Medicaid is a vital lifeline for millions of older adults because it makes Medicare affordable, fills gaps in coverage, pays for long-term care and essential services, and helps those under 65 with disabilities access health care.
Medicare advocates should be aware of two important opportunities with a March 31 deadline: the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period and Medicare General Enrollment Period.
