How might climate change-related health issues (like heat stroke) influence Medicare policies?

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Brian Moore · Accepted Answer

In my 25 years working with Medicare, climate change-related health issues like heat stroke have never come up in discussions or policy updates—not once. Honestly, it’s not something I’ve ever thought about either, but I’d assume it wouldn’t shift Medicare coverage much since conditions tied to it are already baked into what’s covered. Any impact would likely stay minor, handled within existing frameworks.

Answered by Brian Moore on March 26, 2025

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Dana Dane · Answer

We are insurance agents.  Our scope of appointment is to tend to business regarding insurance policies.  We cannot offer our opinion or predict the future.

Bruce Kern · Answer

It doesn't effect Medicare Policies at all. Just make sure you understand how your plan works.
Read your summary of benefits

Gary Henderson · Answer

That is a question for the United States government That manage Medicare
Contact your congressman
I doubt if a typical customer service operator would know the answer to that question

Deborah Webster · Answer

Medicare coverage is set up by CMS (center for Medicare and Medicaid services) If regulations are changed in the future, that we cannot predict but an illness such as heat stroke are covered by Medicare.

Answered by Deborah Webster on April 10, 2025

Broker Licensed in Ia & SC

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Larry Pereiro · Answer

It doesn’t, but is defined by the type of service, who the provider is and the extent of the needed services sought. Each carrier defines these according to their policy and procedures.

Scott Klag · Answer

It will not influence Medicare policies in any way. These are not issues that determine the cost of Medicare policies. Obviously, if we have a catastrophic event like COVID, that will effect the policies in a negative way, as we have seen.

Answered by Scott Klag on April 11, 2025

Agent Licensed in OH

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Dan Green · Answer

Assuming you are referring to Medicare Supplements here, your premium for any attained age policy is based on your age, your location, an "inflation" factor and claims. If climate change is causing an uptick in claims then it will effect what you pay.

Answered by Dan Green on April 30, 2025

Broker Licensed in NC

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