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Loss of drug subsidies linked to higher mortality among low-income Medicare beneficiaries

On May 14, researchers from the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard reported that interruptions in a federal prescription drug assistance program for low-income Medicare recipients lead to higher death rates among this population.
The event follows states pruning Medicaid rolls, causing over 900,000 people annually to lose Medicaid and risk losing LIS eligibility and medication coverage.
Analysis of nearly 1 million beneficiaries between 2015 and 2017 found those losing LIS died at a 4% higher rate, with a 22% increase among HIV patients on antiretroviral therapy.
Lead author Eric Roberts said losing Medicaid causes risk of losing LIS and medicines, while senior author José Figueroa stated retaining the LIS can save lives by preserving essential medication access.
These results highlight the importance of maintaining Medicaid and LIS enrollment among older adults to prevent increased mortality and ensure continued access to essential medications amid changing policy landscapes.

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