American Journal of Managed Care
Under New Rule, MA Plans Can Keep a Blindfold on Dialysis Facility Choice for Individuals With Kidney Failure
August 8, 2020
Patient choice has always been the cornerstone of my beliefs. In 2016, Congress decided that people who are eligible for Medicare due to a diagnosis of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) would become eligible to enroll in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans beginning January 1, 2021. MA is an option under Medicare to receive coverage through a private company that contracts with Medicare to provide plans offering Part A and Part B benefits. Most MA plans also offer prescription drug coverage under Part D, and they can offer services not covered by Medicare, plus improved care coordination.
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