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Archives for September 2020

CMA Alert | September 24, 2020

September 24, 2020

In Memory of Justice Ginsburg – From our Executive Director, Judy SteinCandidates: Don’t Forget MedicareExtra Time to Pay Medicare Premiums Ends September 30, 2020Second Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Beneficiaries Can “Aggregate” Medicare Claims at … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | September 24, 2020

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Full Alert

In Memory of Justice Ginsburg – From our Executive Director, Judy Stein

September 24, 2020

What a loss. Just the sense of not having Justice Ginsburg in the world shakes the solidity of an already shaken soul. We in the public interest lawyering community, as well as all of those who work to repair the world, feel adrift. Again. John … [Read more...] about In Memory of Justice Ginsburg – From our Executive Director, Judy Stein

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, Weekly Alert

Second Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Beneficiaries Can “Aggregate” Medicare Claims at Federal Court

September 24, 2020

Beneficiaries who wish to “aggregate” Medicare claims to meet the monetary threshold for appeals can do so for the first time at the federal district court level, an appeals court ruled. The case involves a Medicare beneficiary who is appealing for … [Read more...] about Second Circuit Court of Appeals Rules Beneficiaries Can “Aggregate” Medicare Claims at Federal Court

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: litigation update

Extra Time to Pay Medicare Premiums Ends September 30, 2020

September 24, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allowed beneficiaries extra time to pay premiums. The opportunity to submit past-due premiums ends on September 30, 2020. In a letter sent to … [Read more...] about Extra Time to Pay Medicare Premiums Ends September 30, 2020

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, Medicare Enrollment, Weekly Alert

Candidates: Don’t Forget Medicare

September 24, 2020

As the nation prepares for the November election and debates, health care news and concerns are understandably dominated by COVID-19.  Amid the pandemic, the Center for Medicare Advocacy urges candidates to remember the increased need for health … [Read more...] about Candidates: Don’t Forget Medicare

Filed Under: Article, Press Release Tagged With: Medicare Reform, The Fight

Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 1 Now Available

September 24, 2020

Elder Justice: What “No Harm” Really Means for Residents is a newsletter published by the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Long Term Care Community Coalition. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide residents, families, friends, and advocates … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 1 Now Available

Filed Under: Article Tagged With: alert, elder justice, Weekly Alert

Issue Brief – September 2020 – Medical Rationing & Other Issues

September 21, 2020

CRISIS STANDARDS OF CARE: DISCRIMINATION IN MEDICAL RATIONING IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 Special Guest Presentation by Regan Bailey, Litigation Director, Justice in Aging Since the beginning of the pandemic, health care professionals have been … [Read more...] about Issue Brief – September 2020 – Medical Rationing & Other Issues

Filed Under: issue-brief Tagged With: Alliance Issue Brief

September 21, 2020 – Medical Rationing & Other Issues

September 21, 2020

Medical Rationing in the Time of COVID-19 Guest Speaker: Regan Bailey, Litigation Director, Justice in Aging COVID-19 and Medicare  Latest General Updates (David Lipschutz)Including August 2020 Executive ActionsSkilled Nursing Facilities … [Read more...] about September 21, 2020 – Medical Rationing & Other Issues

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alliance Agenda

Medicare & You 2021 – An Assessment of Bias in Favor of Medicare Advantage

September 18, 2020

Introduction It is critical that Medicare beneficiaries know all of their options when it comes to their health coverage.  Currently a Medicare beneficiary can receive her coverage through Original (sometimes called “traditional”) Medicare or … [Read more...] about Medicare & You 2021 – An Assessment of Bias in Favor of Medicare Advantage

Filed Under: Article, issue-brief Tagged With: alert, Enrollment, Weekly Alert

CMA Alert | September 17, 2020

September 17, 2020

CMS Long-Term Care Commission Issues ReportCenter for Medicare Advocacy Issue Brief, Examining Health Care Disparities: An Analysis of Home Health Care Received by Connecticut’s Dually Eligible PopulationsCOVID 19 and Racial Disparities: Important … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | September 17, 2020

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