Advancing Enrollment and Reducing Drug Costs Act
Sponsored By: Representative Pappas
Introduced
Summary
Automatic Part D low-income subsidies for certain Medicaid expansion enrollees turning 65. This bill makes people who were enrolled in Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act expansion before they turned 65 and who have income under 200% of the federal poverty line automatically eligible for Medicare Part D premium and cost-sharing subsidies for a limited time set by the Secretary.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Medicare drug help for Medicaid enrollees turning 65
If enacted, some low-income adults on Medicaid would automatically get help paying Medicare Part D premiums and drug costs when they turn 65. To qualify, you would need to be enrolled in Medicaid the day before your 65th birthday and have income below 200% of the federal poverty line for your family size. The help would last for a limited time set by the Secretary. This would apply for plan years starting on or after January 1, 2027.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Pappas
NH • D
Cosponsors
Tonko
NY • D
Sponsored 3/25/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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