Parts of the ACA that greatly benefit people age 65 and older that should not be affected should the Court decide to invalidate the minimum coverage provision, according to the brief from senior groups:

Reduced cost-sharing for Medicare beneficiaries for prescription drugs by substantially reducing the coverage gap or so-called donut hole
Elimination of cost-sharing for annual wellness visits and other screening services
Medicare Advantage plans are prevented from charging higher cost-sharing for chemotherapy and dialysis than permitted under traditional Medicare
Decreased unnecessary institutionalization of Medicaid beneficiaries
Improved coordination of care for people receiving both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles)
Improved quality and safety in nursing homes and prevention of abuse and neglect of elderly and people with disabilities in nursing and other residential facilities.

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