Traditional MedicareCoverageMedium impact
Provider Alert - 2023 FPL Expansion
Healthfirst·Provider Update
Effective date
Jan 1, 2023
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Medicare expanded income eligibility for the Medicare Savings Program (MSP) in 2023, allowing more beneficiaries to qualify for premium and cost-sharing assistance. Healthcare practices should inform eligible patients about this program which can save them up to $7,000 annually on healthcare costs including premiums, copays, deductibles, and prescriptions.
Action Required
Immediately: Front desk staff should identify Medicare patients who may qualify for MSP (single patients earning less than $2,200/month or married couples earning less than $3,000/month) and provide them with application phone numbers. Post MSP eligibility information in patient areas and train staff to discuss potential savings during patient interactions.