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I’m receiving extra help with my Part D plan premium and cost sharing through the Low-income Subsidy Program. I received a notice that my current plan will no longer be offered next year. Now what do I do?

Sep 1, 2025

FAQs

If you qualify for the full premium subsidy for your Medicare prescription drug plan, are enrolled in traditional Medicare, and your current prescription drug plan will not be offered next year, you will be automatically reassigned by Medicare to a new prescription drug plan for coverage in the next year.

Updated Health Spending Explorer Features the Latest National Data on How Much People Spend and Who Pays the Bills

Dec 15, 2023

News Release

The latest data on U.S. health spending are now available on the Health Spending Explorer, an interactive tool that allows users to explore trends in health spending by federal and local governments, insurers, nursing care, hospital, and other service providers, and consumers.

Medicaid Coverage of and Spending on GLP-1s

Nov 4, 2024

Issue Brief

This brief examines the implications of rising prescriptions for costly GLP-1 drugs for state Medicaid programs as more states consider covering the drugs for weight loss. It examines recent trends in Medicaid prescriptions and gross spending on GLP-1s, and explores the potential implications of expanding coverage obesity drugs for Medicaid programs.

Overall Satisfaction with Medicare is High, But Beneficiaries Under Age 65 With Disabilities Experience More Insurance Problems Than Older Beneficiaries

Oct 26, 2023

Issue Brief

This brief analyzes data from the 2023 KFF Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance to get a current understanding of how Medicare is working for older adults and younger people with disabilities. The analysis shows that people with Medicare who are under 65 with disabilities experience more problems using their Medicare coverage, including access and cost-related problems, than beneficiaries who are 65 and older.

I am age 60 and have been receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments for two years. My Medicare coverage just started and I would like to get a Medicare supplement insurance policy. What are my options?

Sep 1, 2025

FAQs

It depends on the state where you live. Some states require insurance companies to sell Medigap supplement policies to people under age 65, but not all states do.

KFF/AP VoteCast: Abortion and Other Health Care Issues in the 2024 Election

Nov 6, 2024

Feature

This interactive dashboard provides KFF’s insights from AP VoteCast election polling of the 2024 election, focusing on how abortion, including abortion-related ballot measures, and other health care issues have played into voters’ decisions.

Can I change my Medicare coverage outside of the Medicare Open Enrollment period?

Sep 1, 2025

FAQs

You can, but generally only under special circumstances that qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP).

When Is the Open Enrollment period for Medicare? What changes can I make to my Medicare coverage during this time?

Sep 1, 2025

FAQs

The Medicare Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. During this period, you can make many changes to your Medicare coverage, depending on the coverage you already have. You can change from traditional Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan (or vice versa).

KFF Health Tracking Poll September 2024: Harris v. Trump on Key Health Care Issues

Sep 10, 2024

Feature

Prior to the first fall presidential debate, a growing share of voters see the election as a referendum on abortion access, and Vice President Harris holds a strong advantage over former President Trump on the issue. The economy and inflation remain voters' top issue, and many want to hear the candidates address health care costs.

I have drug coverage from the VA. Do I need to sign up for a Part D plan?

Sep 1, 2025

FAQs

No. Drug coverage from the VA (Veterans Affairs) is considered creditable prescription drug coverage, which means the coverage is at least as good as what Medicare drug plans provide, so you do not need to enroll in a Medicare Part D plan.

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