Remove the COBRA Creditable Coverage Penalty in Medicare and Help Seniors

By Andrew F Biernat on May 30, 2024 for Managed Healthcare Executive

As strategic adviser to the managed care industry I work with both state and federal legislatures and regulators on impactful solutions to improve quality healthcare for all Americans. It can be very challenging at times, but sometimes easy wins are right under our nose. One such opportunity that would provide significant relief for consumers is contained within Medicare. Numerous changes to Medicare have been implemented since its passage in 1965. But one key aspect of Medicare has remained the same: COBRA is not creditable coverage. Here…

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