CMA Annual Impact Report | Fiscal Year July 2023 - June 2024We hope our Annual Report inspires you, as your participation in CMA’s mission inspires us. As part of our community, you reinforce our commitment to enhancing the … [Read more...] about Discover CMA’s Impact
Archives for November 2024
CMA Founder Judith Stein Honored
At the 2024 Aging CT Summit, Aging CT honored and celebrated the CMA’s founder and Senior Advisor, Judy Stein. State Comptroller Sean Scanlon, Aging and Disability Services Commissioner Amy Porter, and the state’s five Area Agency on Aging Directors … [Read more...] about CMA Founder Judith Stein Honored
Changes to Social Security In-Person Services
On November 13, the Social Security Administration, Office of Communications sent a letter to colleagues noting expanded appointment based services at local Social Security offices.Effective January 6, 2025, Social Security will require … [Read more...] about Changes to Social Security In-Person Services
FAQ’s on New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
CMS recently released an updated memorandum, “Update to Frequently Asked Questions Related to the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan” from Jennifer R. Shapiro, Director, Medicare Plan Payment Group. Originally released in October 2024, this updated … [Read more...] about FAQ’s on New Medicare Prescription Payment Plan
“Medicare Advantage for All” is not the answer
Dr. Oz’s goals for Medicare would push the program in exactly the wrong direction and harm millions of beneficiaries. Even more extreme than Project 2025, which would make Medicare Advantage (MA) the default coverage in Medicare (but ostensibly … [Read more...] about “Medicare Advantage for All” is not the answer
Issue Brief 86 | November 2024 – Final Medicare Rules on Dental, Observation and Other Issues
I. FINAL PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE RULECMS Final Rule Includes Important Oral Health ClarificationThis month Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that announced finalized policy changes for Medicare payments … [Read more...] about Issue Brief 86 | November 2024 – Final Medicare Rules on Dental, Observation and Other Issues
PACS Group, a Nursing Home Chain, Committed Medicare Fraud
In April 2024, the Utah-based PACS Group, founded in 2013 with two California nursing facilities, became a publicly traded company, with more than 200 facilities in nine states. PACS Group now manages at least 284 nursing facilities in 16 states, … [Read more...] about PACS Group, a Nursing Home Chain, Committed Medicare Fraud
Oral Health Consortium Supports CMS Clarification on Oral Health Coverage
The Consortium for Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage released a public statement last week supporting the recent Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) clarification on Medicare coverage of medically necessary oral and dental health … [Read more...] about Oral Health Consortium Supports CMS Clarification on Oral Health Coverage
2025 Medicare Cost Sharing
(from https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/2025-medicare-parts-b-premiums-and-deductibles)Hospital Deductible: $1,676 / Benefit periodHospital Coinsurance:Skilled Nursing Facility Coinsurance:Part A Premium (For voluntary … [Read more...] about 2025 Medicare Cost Sharing
CMA Will Never Stop Fighting for Medicare
With former President Trump’s reelection, and changes in Congress, the mission and drive of the Center for Medicare Advocacy remain unchanged.Our mission is to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality health … [Read more...] about CMA Will Never Stop Fighting for Medicare