ALS United Mid-Atlantic is committed to assisting ALS families in all areas of their care needs. That includes navigating the often-complicated questions surrounding insurance and Medicare. In 2022, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which included provisions to address the costs of prescription drugs through Medicare.
The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15th to December 7th, 2024. Each year, you have the opportunity to review changes to your Medicare plans and see what makes sense for you and your family. Our team of social workers and nurses at ALS United Mid-Atlantic can help guide you to reliable resources and services. You can also get assistance through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program at www.shiphelp.org.
In order to best inform our ALS patients, ALS United Mid-Atlantic has vital resources from AARP to highlight important changes for Medicare beneficiaries.
- Medicare beneficiaries are already benefiting from changes to the program, including no cost sharing for catastrophic coverage under Part D
- 7 important changes to Medicare, including a $2,000 out of pocket spending cap for prescriptions
- Millions of Americans are poised to get Extra Help from Medicare in 2024
- Further detailed explanation on cost savings for Medicare beneficiaries and the $2,000 out of pocket cap for prescriptions
- 5 Things to Know about the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
As always, the care team at ALS United Mid-Atlantic is here to serve you. If you have questions about Medicare and health insurance in general, please contact your social worker or nurse. ALS United Mid-Atlantic offers direct local care to people with ALS in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and we will always advocate on your behalf.