Historically, most Medicare beneficiaries living with HIV have been under age 65 and qualified for Medicare because of a disability. There are, however, more older adults with HIV served by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program than ever before.
This resource presents an overview of Medicare eligibility for RWHAP clients and other people with HIV and answers the following questions:
- What are the common Medicare eligibility pathways for people with HIV?
- Learn about the different parts of Medicare, including their coverage and costs.
- How can you support RWHAP clients to enroll in Medicare?
- How can the RWHAP help clients with Medicare costs?
Components
Overview of Medicare prescription drug coverage for RWHAP clients and other people with HIV.
- Questions commonly asked during ACE TA Center webinars on Medicare.
- Information to help clients navigate the transition from Marketplace to Medicare.
Overview of Medicare eligibility and coverage for RWHAP clients and other people with HIV.
- Overview of Medicare Savings Programs, the Extra Help program, and other sources of financial help for Medicare costs.
Explanation of Medicare (and its Parts) for consumers as they contemplate enrollment.