Medicare premium buy-in programs: Results of SSA demonstration projects

Authors
Nadel, M Alecxih, L Parent, R Sears, J
Citation
M. Nadel et al., Medicare premium buy-in programs: Results of SSA demonstration projects, SOCIAL SEC, 63(3), 2000, pp. 26-33
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Social Work & Social Policy
Journal title
SOCIAL SECURITY BULLETIN
ISSN journal
00377910 → ACNP
Volume
63
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
26 - 33
Database
ISI
SICI code
0037-7910(2000)63:3<26:MPBPRO>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
In response to a Congressional mandate, SSA tested six different techniques to increase enrollment in programs that pay some Medicare expenses, such a s premiums,for low-income individuals. This article describes these outreac h projects, provides estimates of the eligible population, and discusses wh at could be expected for future efforts based on the results of the project .