what is happening to medicare

What big changes are coming to Medicare?

What are the 2021 proposed changes to Medicare?Increased eligibility. One of President Biden's campaign goals was to lower the age of Medicare eligibility from 65 to 60. ... Expanded income brackets. ... More Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) ... Additional coverage.Nov 22, 2021

What are the big changes in Medicare for 2020?

Some of the most important 2020 Medicare changes include: Part A premium will be $458 (many qualify for premium-free coverage) Part B premium will increase to $144.60. Part B deductible will rise to $198.

What will happen to Medicare in 2022?

Also in 2022, Medicare will pay for mental health visits outside of the rules governing the pandemic. This means that mental health telehealth visits provided by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers will be covered. Dena Bunis covers Medicare, health care, health policy and Congress.Jan 3, 2022

Why is my Medicare being Cancelled?

Depending on the type of Medicare plan you are enrolled in, you could potentially lose your benefits for a number of reasons, such as: You no longer have a qualifying disability. You fail to pay your plan premiums. You move outside your plan's coverage area.

Is Medicare going up 2021?

The increase in the standard monthly premium—from $148.50 in 2021 to $170.10 in 2022—is based in part on the statutory requirement to prepare for expenses, such as spending trends driven by COVID-19, and prior Congressional action in the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 that limited the 2021 Medicare Part B monthly ...Nov 12, 2021

What changes are coming to Medicare in 2021?

The Medicare Part B premium is $148.50 per month in 2021, an increase of $3.90 since 2020. The Part B deductible also increased by $5 to $203 in 2021. Medicare Advantage premiums are expected to drop by 11% this year, while beneficiaries now have access to more plan choices than in previous years.Sep 24, 2021

What changes are coming to Social Security in 2022?

To earn the maximum of four credits in 2022, you need to earn $6,040 or $1,510 per quarter. Maximum taxable wage base is $147,000. If you turn 62 in 2022, your full retirement age changes to 67. If you turn 62 in 2022 and claim benefits, your monthly benefit will be reduced by 30% of your full retirement age benefit.Jan 10, 2022

Are we getting new Medicare cards for 2022?

7, the more than 63 million Medicare beneficiaries can pick a new Medicare Part D drug plan, a new Medicare Advantage plan, or switch from Original Medicare into a Medicare Advantage plan or vice versa. Any coverage changes made during this period will go into effect Jan. 1, 2022.Oct 15, 2021

How much does Medicare cost in 2022 for seniors?

In 2022, the standard monthly premium will be $170.10, up from $148.50 in 2021. However, beneficiaries could see a cut to their Part B premiums. The increase for 2022 was driven in part by Medicare potentially needing to cover an expensive new Alzheimer's drug, Aduhelm.

Can you lose Medicare?

If you qualify for Medicare by age, you cannot lose your Medicare eligibility.

Can you be dropped from Medicare?

Medicare Advantage plans can't drop you because of a medical condition. You may be dropped from a Medicare Advantage plan if it becomes unavailable or if it no longer services your area. You may also be dropped from a Medicare Advantage plan if you don't make your payments within an agreed-upon grace period.

Can Medicare be suspended?

Yes. Medicare does not cover people who live outside of the U.S. and the U.S. territories and you can suspend your Medicare coverage as you move outside of the United States.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHANGE IN RETIREE HEALTHCARE TO MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED TAKE THESE STEPS IN ORDER: (1) Check NYC OLR FAQs; (2) If still no answers, call the Alliance toll free number at 1-833-325-1190, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 9 pm; (3) And if still no answers, only then send an email to communications@psccunywf.org (this is the email your questions should be routed to, not the retiree chapter email address)..

MLC VOTES TO MOVE RETIREE HEALTHCARE TO MEDICARE ADVANTAGE

On Wednesday, July 14, the Municipal Labor Committee (MLC) voted to approve a contract with the NYC Office of Labor Relations (OLR) to move city retirees, including CUNY retirees, from traditional Medicare with supplemental city insurance to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan. The transition would take effect on January 1, 2022.

ADVOCATING FOR MEMBERS' HEALTHCARE

Together, with thousands of other municipal retirees, we delayed the MLC vote and undoubtedly influenced the proposed Medicare Advantage plan. But we did NOT stop it. Our voices on this still need to be heard. Below is a record of the retirees chapter advocacy work on this issue from March through the summer.

Full List of Medicare Scams Below

The range of schemes could be: Medicare scam calls, Medicare genetic testing, bogus medical alert systems, Medicare Advantage scam, fake medical alert devices, Medicare Coverage Helpline scam, and many other types of Medicare abuse.

Bidencare Health Email

The Bidencare Health Email Scam takes advantage of people interested in getting the health insurance through the Bidencare enrollment.

Fake COVID-19 Vaccine

A new COVID-19 vaccine scam is happening today. It's known as the Fierce Pharma Email Scam, Pfizer Online Registration or the NHS Invite.

Natural Health Sherpa Scam

Watch out for the Natural Health Sherpa Scam, which is happening this week. If you just received an invoice referencing the company.

Free Medicare Back Brace

Beware of the Free Medicare Back Brace Scam. How does it work? It comes to a phone call offering no-cost back braces covered by Medicare.

MyBenefitsKeeper Reviews and Health Insurance Innovations Scam Complaints

We've received complaints from people worrying about a potential MyBenefitsKeeper scam. Here are some Health Insurance Innovations reviews.

ZuPoo Colon Cleanse

There is a bit of craziness these days about a potential ZuPoo scam. What is it? Miracle products. Read these ZoPoo colon cleanse reviews.