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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDoes anyone know of the status
Of lowering the age to join Medicare? I'm going through hell with COBRA and it's $750 a month.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)and Senators to try and push the issue, but I wouldn't expect anything soon.
XanaDUer2
(10,327 posts)I was told I was reinstated by third-party administrators, but I'm not. My reps are pukes, and probably laugh at me.
I called healthcare dot gov.
JT45242
(2,173 posts)"Regardless of the outcome, the eligibility age for Medicare wont change overnight. Lowering the eligibility age is no longer part of the U.S. Governments budget for Fiscal Year 2022. So, the Medicare eligibility age will not see a reduction anytime in the next year."
So, even if the Senate puts it on the floor as its own bill and somehow they get 10 rethugs to not kill it at cloture, it will be 2023 before any change happens.
tritsofme
(17,323 posts)That might be a better option than COBRA.
XanaDUer2
(10,327 posts)I understand the minimum deductible amount is 6000, but I don't go to the doctor a lot
I may meet with a navigator anyway
EYESORE 9001
(25,812 posts)Plans are probably available with lower deductible that cost less than the $750/month youre paying.
XanaDUer2
(10,327 posts)I found out not being able to afford cobra means you can do it. I thought you weren't qualified if you are eligible for cobra
EYESORE 9001
(25,812 posts)You should definitely contact someone who knows for certain.
tritsofme
(17,323 posts)So there should be plans with more expansive coverage. Hopefully they can help you through the process, but I just have to feel there is a better deal out there than COBRA, thanks to the ACA.
questionseverything
(9,631 posts)Unless your income level is really high you can get a ton of coverage thru the aca for $750/ month
There are gold plans with lower deductibles
Good luck 🍀
XanaDUer2
(10,327 posts)I got the navigators name and contact information. What can it hurt?