At a March 7, 2025 public meeting, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) considered a presentation about I-SNPs, special Medicare Advantage plans that are limited to beneficiaries who require, or are expected to need, institutional … [Read more...] about CMA Submits Comments to MedPAC about I-SNPs
Archives for March 2025
From CBPP | “Congressional Republicans Can’t Cut Medicaid by Hundreds of Billions Without Hurting People”
This Issue Brief from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities outlines how the budget cuts could lead to “deep and damaging cuts to Medicaid.” The issue brief explains the different proposals and how those could impact beneficiaries.“Some of … [Read more...] about From CBPP | “Congressional Republicans Can’t Cut Medicaid by Hundreds of Billions Without Hurting People”
New Observation Status Appeal Resource
Observation status appeals are now in effect. Beneficiaries are seeing information about “a new appeal right” on the Medicare Summary Notices they receive in the mail. This right resulted from the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s class action on behalf … [Read more...] about New Observation Status Appeal Resource
Observation Status Appeal Resources
Overpayments and Other Structural Imbalances Favor Private Medicare Advantage Plans
The Center for Medicare Advocacy has long pointed out the structural imbalances that favor the private Medicare Advantage (MA) program at the expense of traditional Medicare. A recent JAMA Viewpoint article titled “Steering, Switching, and the … [Read more...] about Overpayments and Other Structural Imbalances Favor Private Medicare Advantage Plans
Know Jimmo | Medicare Coverage is Available for Outpatient Therapy to Maintain Function or Slow Decline
The key to coverage is whether the individual requires a skilled provider to ensure the services are safe and effective, not whether improvement is expected.“Medicare coverage does not turn on the presence or absence of improvement from therapy, … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Medicare Coverage is Available for Outpatient Therapy to Maintain Function or Slow Decline
Quick Guide to Outpatient Therapy
When Should Medicare Coverage Be Available For Outpatient Therapy?Physical, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapies can be covered by Medicare Part B if they meet the following criteria:Other Important … [Read more...] about Quick Guide to Outpatient Therapy
Issue Brief | Medicare Advantage “Flex Cards” and Public Benefits
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is releasing a new resource, Medicare Advantage “Flex Cards” and Public Benefits. The issue brief explains how Medicare Advantage flex cards, similar to preloaded debit cards, can impact eligibility for government … [Read more...] about Issue Brief | Medicare Advantage “Flex Cards” and Public Benefits
Free Virtual Town Hall with CT Congressman John Larson
The Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Community Outreach and Education Project (COEP) Present:Free Online Virtual Town Hall with Rep. John LarsonTuesday, March 18, 2025 | 1:30 - 2:30 PM ETPlease join U.S. Rep John Larson to discuss … [Read more...] about Free Virtual Town Hall with CT Congressman John Larson
Legislation Introduced to Expand Oral Health Coverage
This week Sen. Sanders and Rep. Doggett introduced bicameral legislation to expand access to dental, hearing and vision care in Medicare. CMA has long called for a comprehensive dental benefit to be added to Part B of Traditional Medicare. There is … [Read more...] about Legislation Introduced to Expand Oral Health Coverage