Did you know that more than 8 million U.S. residents age 65 and older are immigrants, and that 4 million Medicare beneficiaries have limited English proficiency? If you are an English-speaking older adult, or have loved ones who are, you have probably experienced how complex and confusing it is to navigate Medicare and all the health coverage options, let alone figure out the enrollment process and accessing entitle benefits. For those, with limited English proficiency and/or who have little to no work history in the United States and are not citizens, this navigation task is that much more challenging and overwhelming.
To help with this navigation, our partners at Justice in Aging, recently updated an issue brief, Older Immigrants and Medicare, which discusses the Medicare policies and practices most relevant to older immigrants, including eligibility and enrollment, help paying for coverage, and post-enrollment issues. It includes numerous hypothetical examples and practice tips to help advocates or loved ones assist their older immigrant clients or family members in navigating the Medicare system.
See the Issue Brief: Older Immigrants and Medicare for more information.
