Congress must fix the Medicare penalty that’s keeping millions from aging at home
People enrolled in Medicare got good news recently. Their annual out-of-pocket costs for Part D prescription drug coverage will be capped at $2,000 next year. That should provide welcome relief to millions of older adults who worry about how they will afford health care now and in the longer term.
Unfortunately, not every person enrolled in Medicare is eligible for the $2,000 cap. A little-known penalty robs some people of the …
