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University of Michigan poll: Five of the top 10 issues identified as very concerning were cost-related.
Nearly a third of people 65 or older reported difficulty paying for health care expenses.
One in 10 seniors ( about 6 million people) have incomes below the federal poverty level.
Traditional Medicare doesn’t cover several services that millions of older adults need.
As many as 6 million people are eligible but not enrolled in these Medicare Savings Programs .
Those with very low incomes may also qualify for dual coverage by Medicaid and Medicare or other types of assistance with household costs.
There is some relief on the horizon: Assistance with Medicare drug costs is available through 2022 Inflation Reduction Act .
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