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Senate Democrats propose $5,000 out-of-pocket cap for traditional Medicare

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Senate Democrats have proposed legislation to cap annual out-of-pocket expenses for traditional Medicare beneficiaries at $5,000, starting in 2028. This cap would cover costs for hospital stays and physician-administered services. Currently, traditional Medicare lacks such a limit, unlike Medicare Advantage plans which have a $8,850 cap. The proposed bill is expected to benefit approximately 3.2 million beneficiaries annually, with over half of traditional Medicare enrollees anticipated to exceed the $5,000 threshold at least once over a decade. AI

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Senate Democrats propose $5,000 out-of-pocket cap for traditional Medicare

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Joshua P. Cohen, Senior Contributor ·

    Capping Annual Medicare Beneficiary Out-Of-Pocket Costs At $5,000

    Instituting a cap on Medicare out-of-pocket expenses would likely help limit financial toxicity experienced by patients and their families due to high healthcare costs.

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