Phase 2: Wave 1: seniors, near-seniors, and children · Step 2.1

Upgrade Medicare enrollees into UHP

Year 1, Day 1 · UHADiscuss this step

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Task 2.1.7 of 7

Mail every beneficiary a plain-language letter: what changes, what doesn't, and that their doctors are already in UHP.

Who does it

UHA

When

Month 16

Trade-off

Plain-language letters reduce confusion but cost money and may still not reach confused or isolated seniors.

Part of: Upgrade Medicare enrollees into UHP

All 67 million Medicare enrollees move into UHP on day one. Part B and Part D premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance end. Dental, vision, and hearing are added.

This step changes 8 existing laws, programs, or institutions. See the list.