Underused Medicare Savings Programs can help many more older adults afford health care

Underused Medicare Savings Programs can help many more older adults afford health care

Collection:
Health Policy and Services Research
Series Title(s):
Insight on the issues (AARP Public Policy Institute)
Author(s):
Oliver, Tobey, author
Williams, Misty, author
Siegel, Sari, author
Contributor(s):
Public Policy Institute (AARP (Organization)), issuing body.
Publication:
Washington, DC : AARP Public Policy Institute, February 2023
Language(s):
English
Format:
Text
Subject(s):
Aged
Eligibility Determination
Medical Savings Accounts -- economics
Medical Savings Accounts -- statistics & numerical data
Medicare -- economics
Medicare -- statistics & numerical data
United States
Genre(s):
Technical Report
Abstract:
Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) help low-income older adults pay Medicare premiums and other out-of-pocket costs. However, historically, MSP enrollment has been low, despite efforts over the years to increase participation. Renewed interest in promoting enrollment is leading to new state eligibility expansions and fresh looks at how best to conduct outreach and enrollment efforts in communities. States can increase enrollment in MSPs by streamlining the application process and expanding eligibility. They could, for example, raise income limits or eliminate asset tests. The federal government is proposing that states adopt a series of changes to the MSP eligibility process to boost enrollment.
Copyright:
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Extent:
1 online resource (1 PDF file (14 pages))
Illustrations:
Illustrations
NLM Unique ID:
9918609777106676 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/9918609777106676