New Medicare Proposal Revises Enrollment Dates, Kidney Coverage

The Biden administration issued a proposed rule Friday that would provide for Medicare coverage the month after enrollment, which would reduce the uninsured period for new beneficiaries.

In addition, the proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would expand access to Medicare coverage through special enrollment periods for the first time, and allow eligible beneficiaries to get Medicare outpatient “Part B” coverage without a late enrollment penalty.

The proposed rule (RIN: 0938-AU85) would also implement a provision of the Consolidated Appropriations Act that, beginning Jan. 1, 2023, provides for coverage of immunosuppressive drugs under Medicare Part B for ...