The new Leqembi treatment could be a revolution for United States citizens. And thanks to Medicare, many citizens with Alzheimer’s disease could receive this new treatment at no cost.
This type of treatment is intended for patients in the early stages of the disease. There is no doubt that this new Medicare news is a relief for thousands of Americans in need.
While it is true that Medicare will pay much of the cost, this does not mean that the subsidy will be 100% for all Americans. Each individual case is unique and will pay based on income, as is customary in these cases.
Eligibility for this new coverage
In order to apply for Medicare to cover Leqembi’s expenses, basic requirements must be met:
- It is mandatory to have Medicare activated.
- A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (or mild Alzheimer’s disease) with evidence of amyloid plaque in the brain is mandatory.
- It is mandatory to have a physician who is a participant and records test information of your diagnosis.
- It is also mandatory that the patient undergo a cognitive evaluation. In order to apply for this Medicare help with Leqembi bills it is mandatory to have a PET scan or lumbar puncture.
In general, almost any citizen who meets these requirements will be eligible for this Medicare help. For any questions, it is best to check directly with the Administration.
This could be a huge breakthrough for all those citizens who have incipient Alzheimer’s, so we should not let the opportunity pass us by.
Who can apply for Medicare?
In order to apply for Medicare, you must meet one of the following requirements. The first is that you must be 65 years of age or older. Any citizen of that age can apply for it.
In the case of having a disability, it is also possible to apply for Medicare, regardless of your age. In addition, keep in mind that it is not necessary to cash a Social Security check in order to apply for Medicare, contrary to what many Americans think.
Being 65 years old or having a disability is enough to apply for enrollment in this medical help system. Also keep in mind that it is not mandatory to apply for Medicare at age 65, but optional.