The House passed legislation last week with last-minute changes that made the bill even worse for people who rely on Medicare and Medicaid for health care. Now the Senate will take up the bill, with a vote expected in the coming weeks.What is at … [Read more...] about Update on House-Passed Reconciliation Bill – Now is the Time to Act to Stop This Harmful Legislation
Archives for May 2025
House Bill Could Cause Over 18,000 Medicare Deaths Each Year
The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” now before the Senate, could result in more than 18,000 preventable deaths annually among Medicare enrollees. Health scholars warn this would stem from low-income beneficiaries losing Medicaid, and with it, automatic … [Read more...] about House Bill Could Cause Over 18,000 Medicare Deaths Each Year
CMA Attorney Attends STAT News Breakthrough Summit
On May 14, 2025, CMA Attorney Christine Huberty attended the STAT News Breakthrough Summit West in San Francisco, California. Christine discussed how algorithms are still driving denials of care by Medicare Advantage plans. Alongside her was Megan … [Read more...] about CMA Attorney Attends STAT News Breakthrough Summit
Know Jimmo | More FAQs
Q: Does Jimmo only apply to people with certain diseases, diagnoses, or conditions?A: No. The Jimmo Settlement applies to anyone who requires skilled services to maintain or slow deterioration regardless of the individual’s underlying illness, … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | More FAQs
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging and Medicare Rights Center Urge the Senate to Reject Harmful Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare
Our organizations represent beneficiaries who rely on Medicare and Medicaid for life-saving health care. We are appalled by the House passage of devastating cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that will harm millions of beneficiaries and their families. We … [Read more...] about The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Justice in Aging and Medicare Rights Center Urge the Senate to Reject Harmful Cuts to Medicaid and Medicare
As Medicare Becomes More Privatized, Medicare Advantage Gets More Scrutiny
As policymakers battle over ill-advised and harmful cuts to Medicaid and other public programs, Medicare Advantage plans face warranted but long-overdue scrutinyRecent Administration Actions re: Medicare AdvantageDuring the first Trump … [Read more...] about As Medicare Becomes More Privatized, Medicare Advantage Gets More Scrutiny
Nursing Home Residents Will Suffer if Proposed Tax Bill Becomes Law
With nearly two-thirds of all nursing home residents relying on the Medicaid program each day to pay for their long-term care, the devastating cuts in Medicaid required by the tax bill will create havoc for residents, however those cuts are … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Residents Will Suffer if Proposed Tax Bill Becomes Law
New Date for Comments on SNF Reimbursement: Now June 10
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its proposed annual update to Medicare Part A payments for skilled nursing facilities at 90 Fed. Reg.18590 (Apr. 30, 2025), indicating that comments were due June 30, 2025. On May 21, … [Read more...] about New Date for Comments on SNF Reimbursement: Now June 10
Dangerous Proposal Would Undermine Courts’ Enforcement Powers
A dangerous provision buried in the congressional spending bill threatens to severely weaken the power of federal courts to enforce their own orders—particularly those halting unlawful executive actions. The measure included in the House’s “One Big … [Read more...] about Dangerous Proposal Would Undermine Courts’ Enforcement Powers
Know Jimmo | Help Open Doors to Necessary Care
Jimmo Summary:Per CMS: “This is long-standing criteria, consistent with regulations”Questions to Ask:Regardless of whether the skilled care is needed to improve, or maintain, or slow deterioration of the condition. Or if condition is … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Help Open Doors to Necessary Care