Affordable Care Act - New Benefits for Dual Eligibles
Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:42AM
CIL Berkeley in Dual Eligible, Health Care, Medicare Part D, prescription drug co-pay
The Affordable Care Act provides that full-benefit dual eligibles (those who qualify for both Medicare and full Medicaid benefits) who are receiving Medicaid home and community based services (HCBS) are eligible for a full waiver of copayment requirements for their Medicare Part D prescription drugs. This policy became effective January 1, 2012. The provision puts people who are receiving HCBS in the community on equal footing with those who reside in institutions and whose co-pays are also waived. The National Senior Citizens Law Center has prepared a helpful summary for advocates:
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