Starting in January 2025, two new Medicare Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) will impact when low-income individuals can join, switch, or leave Medicare Advantage Plans or Prescription Drug Plans.
This issue brief discusses why becoming a Part A buy-in state is important, how it reduces inequities among the lowest income populations, the advantages to becoming a Part A buy-in state, and a summary of strategies advocates can implement to enact this policy change.
This comprehensive guide breaks down Medicare eligibility and costs for older immigrants, and includes tips on accessing savings programs and language assistance.
