Medicare International Coverage Pilot Program for Family Reunification.
This bill establishes a 10-year demonstration program allowing eligible Medicare recipients to use their benefits to cover healthcare costs, premiums, and cost-sharing within the health systems of selected foreign countries. The program aims to facilitate family reunification for beneficiaries relocating abroad and potentially reduce government healthcare expenditures. Participation is voluntary, and payments are capped at the cost the government would incur for equivalent services in the US.
Key points
Allows Medicare benefits to pay for healthcare and insurance premiums in at least 11 selected foreign countries (e.g., Canada, Mexico, Germany, India).
The program is designed to help Medicare beneficiaries reunite with family members abroad without losing access to essential health coverage.
Payments for international services are limited and cannot exceed the cost the US government would pay for the same services domestically.
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