Beneficiaries could get confused by publicity efforts urging the uninsured to buy coverage through the exchanges, according to the report. Medicare plans won’t be involved in the new marketplaces, and the program’s enrollees won’t see their benefits change.
The 2014 “Medicare & You” handbook that 52 million beneficiaries will receive next month will explain Medicare beneficiaries don’t need to bother with the exchanges, according to the report. Although seniors could opt to sign up for plans through the marketplaces, they wouldn’t qualify for premium tax credits. Additionally, Medicare coverage offers better benefits and is more affordable for most beneficiaries, according to the report.
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