Moving from Medicaid Expansion Coverage to Medicare Can Be a Burdensome Transition: A Qualitative Study.

Summary: When you turn 65, you might expect your health insurance to get easier. But for many low-income adults, moving from Medicaid to Medicare is a costly shock. A new study talked to 30 seniors in Michigan about this change. Most of them said the switch was unwanted and very confusing to figure out. For those who lost their Medicaid and only had Medicare, the new medical bills were a heavy burden. Experts say seniors need better help and fairer rules when making this big switch so they don't fall into debt.