What can be delayed if someone has a marketplace plan and is after ESRD?

When someone has a marketplace plan and is after End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), the election of Medicare can be delayed. This is because individuals with ESRD have specific eligibility rules regarding Medicare. Generally, individuals can enroll in Medicare when they start renal dialysis or receive a kidney transplant. However, those already covered under a marketplace plan may not feel the immediate need to transition to Medicare right away, as they could be receiving sufficient coverage through their marketplace plan.

Furthermore, this delay could also stem from potential confusion about eligibility or a lack of awareness about how marketplace plans interact with Medicare benefits. Thus, they may choose to stay with their existing plan for a while, even though they are eligible for Medicare coverage.

Other options involve different circumstances: enrolling in short-term plans or applying for Medicaid does not have the same urgency or specific eligibility constraints linked to ESRD as does the transition to Medicare. COPD treatment visits would not be subject to delay based solely on the fact that an individual is after ESRD; they can receive necessary medical care regardless of their insurance plan.