Implementing the bill’s proposed Medicaid work requirements will harm people with disabilities and older adults by cutting off those whose health conditions prevent them from engaging in part-time work or merely by the inevitable fallout that occurs when additional administrative burdens are forced on states and Medicaid beneficiaries.
The OBBBA takes direct aim at Medicare, gutting eligibility and restricting access to benefits, while also cutting Medicaid in ways that would harm people who are dually eligible for both programs. For low-income older adults and people with disabilities, the health and economic ramifications of these cuts would be devastating.
In this webinar, Justice in Aging experts explain how proposed Medicaid cuts would harm older adults and share key messaging strategies to protect this vital program.
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.
Low-income older adults who aren’t eligible for premium-free Medicare Part A may qualify for financial help through the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program.
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.
