Some individuals who already have Medicaid are experiencing problems when applying for the Medicaid Savings Program (MSP). These issues arise when a Medicaid recipient applies for MSP through a different agency than the one that maintains their existing Medicaid case. For example, difficulties may occur when an individual whose Medicaid case is held at the Local [...]

Effective February 2026, individuals with Emergency Medicaid through the NYS of Health, will lose coverage if not used for six-months.Medicaid for the Treatment of an Emergency Medical Condition, also called Emergency Medicaid (EM), acts as a safety net for undocumented and certain temporary immigrants when they experience an emergency medical condition, as defined by Medicaid. Individuals [...]

Medicare Part D, which covers prescription drugs, is available either as a standalone Part D plan which works with Original Medicare, or included in the Medicare Advantage plan benefits package.  In addition to any plan premium, the Part D annual deductible in 2026 is $615. The maximum out-of-pocket cost is $2,100, which includes the deductible, copays [...]

Medicare’s Annual Election period, running from October 15 – December 7, 2025, provides an opportunity for people in Original Medicare with a Part D plan, or those in a Medicare Advantage Plan, to review their plan options for 2026 and make any changes to their coverage.  Beneficiaries with Original Medicare can switch Part D plans; those [...]