Acting New Jersey State Comptroller Kevin Walsh continues to present a model for effective enforcement of nursing home standards of care – barring the poorest quality operators and their multiple related parties and affiliates from receiving any … [Read more...] about Effective Enforcement: Two New Jersey Nursing Home Operators Suspended
Archives for December 2024
Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries: Fraud, Flex Card Risks, and Recent Scams
The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently highlighted issues beneficiaries experience after fraud, consequences that come with Medicare Advantage flex cards and recent Social Security scams for the SHIP & SMP publication "Medicare Messenger." … [Read more...] about Protecting Medicare Beneficiaries: Fraud, Flex Card Risks, and Recent Scams
A huge victory for Veterans living with ALS!
From our friends at I Am ALS: The Elizabeth Dole bill has now been passed by BOTH chambers of Congress! Now all that's left is for President Biden to sign it into law. The passage of this bill makes numerous improvements to the Veterans Affairs … [Read more...] about A huge victory for Veterans living with ALS!
CMA’s Programs Are Free For All
Experience the National Voices of Medicare SummitJoin us for the 2026 National Voices of Medicare Summit, presented at KFF’s Barbara Jordan Conference Center in DC and via live webcast. We will convene community leaders in advocacy, policymaking, … [Read more...] about CMA’s Programs Are Free For All
Who are CMA’s Bridgemakers?
Thank you for thinking of supporting the Center for Medicare Advocacy again – and if this is your first time here, welcome to CMA’s community of Bridgemakers!Who are CMA’s Bridgemakers?We are staff and volunteers from local and … [Read more...] about Who are CMA’s Bridgemakers?
Recorded Webinar | New Observation Status Appeals
Presented by Center for Medicare Advocacy Litigation Director Ali Bers and Senior Attorney Wey-Wey Kwok, with special guest Carol Wong, Associate Litigation Director at Justice in Aging, this webinar offers a preview of the appeals resulting from the … [Read more...] about Recorded Webinar | New Observation Status Appeals
Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 2 Now Available
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on … [Read more...] about Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter Volume 6, Issue 2 Now Available
CMA Supports Critical Beneficiary Protections in Court Filings
The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently filed amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs in several cases that may have a significant impact on the health care of older adults and people with disabilities.The amicus brief explains the dire … [Read more...] about CMA Supports Critical Beneficiary Protections in Court Filings
Know Jimmo | Jimmo Applies to Many Care Settings
The standards established by Jimmo v Sebelius apply to four health care settings. They include:1. Skilled Nursing Facility,2. Home Health, and,3. Outpatient Therapy (PT, SLP/ST, OT)4. Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (Facility) (IRF)Skilled … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Jimmo Applies to Many Care Settings
Know Jimmo | Medicare Home Health Coverage is Available for People with On-Going Needs
Contrary to regular misunderstanding and misstatements, Medicare coverage is available for home health coverage with no duration of time limit. In fact, Medicare home health coverage is available under the law “so long as skilled care is received” … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Medicare Home Health Coverage is Available for People with On-Going Needs