On January 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the “Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (the CY 2026 … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Proposed Medicare Advantage Payment for CY2026
Archives for February 2025
RFK Jr. Confirmed as Next HHS Secretary
This Mistake Must Not be Followed by Confirming Dr. Oz as CMS AdministratorThe United States Senate voted 52-48 today, almost completely along party lines, to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. The … [Read more...] about RFK Jr. Confirmed as Next HHS Secretary
Researchers Call for Implementation of Final Nurse Staffing Rule for Nursing Homes
In “Your Parents Deserve More From Their Nursing Home,” a Guest Essay in The New York Times (Feb. 7, 2025), University of Pennsylvania Researchers Norma B. Coe and Rachel M. Werner support implementation of a final rule, promulgated by the Biden … [Read more...] about Researchers Call for Implementation of Final Nurse Staffing Rule for Nursing Homes
Know Jimmo | It’s Not About Care Setting
The Jimmo Settlement Agreement is consistent with the Medicare program’s regulations governing maintenance nursing and therapy in skilled nursing facilities, home health services, and outpatient therapy (physical, occupational, and speech) and … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | It’s Not About Care Setting
General Enrollment Period and Part A Buy-In
Most people enroll in Medicare Part B either during their Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) surrounding their 65th birthday or during a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) that entitles them to enroll into Medicare Part B later (for example, people aged 65 … [Read more...] about General Enrollment Period and Part A Buy-In
New Resource | A Quick Guide to Hospice Coverage
Hospice care and coverage are often confusing for Medicare beneficiaries. Hospice care is compassionate end-of-life care that includes medical and supportive services intended to provide comfort to individuals who are terminally ill. It is often … [Read more...] about New Resource | A Quick Guide to Hospice Coverage
RFK Jr.’s Nomination as Health Secretary Advances
In a 14-13 vote along party lines, the Senate Finance Committee voted this week to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The full Senate is expected to vote as early as next … [Read more...] about RFK Jr.’s Nomination as Health Secretary Advances
Know Jimmo | Medicare Home Health Coverage Does Not Require Improvement
Medicare home health coverage is misunderstood and too often denied. This is particularly true for people with longer-term and chronic conditions who are unable to obtain Medicare coverage although they meet the benefit’s criteria – are homebound and … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Medicare Home Health Coverage Does Not Require Improvement
2025 National Voices of Medicare Summit
Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 National Voices of Medicare Summit a successThank you to everyone who participated in the 12th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit: Allies. Advocacy. Action. We are grateful to all our attendees, … [Read more...] about 2025 National Voices of Medicare Summit
Center for Medicare Advocacy Opposes Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) urges senators to vote against the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. After two hearings, it is clear that Mr. Kennedy lacks the … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Opposes Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services