The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased that there is renewed interest in the Congress for establishing a coordinated care benefit in the traditional Medicare program. Any health care reform, including Medicare reform, must embrace a coordinated … [Read more...] about Establishing A Coordinated Care Benefit In The Traditional Medicare Program
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Recommendations for a Coordinated Care Benefit in the Medicare Program
The Center for Medicare Advocacy's recent conference on adding a coordinated care benefit to the traditional Medicare program achieved a high level of agreement on the importance of changing attitudes as well as institutional factors to improve … [Read more...] about Recommendations for a Coordinated Care Benefit in the Medicare Program
The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period Has Begun!
During the Annual Coordinated Election Period, which runs from October 15th through December 7th, people with Medicare can change their choice of health coverage (whether they receive that coverage through a private Medicare Advantage plan or … [Read more...] about The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period Has Begun!
Webinar | Medicare Open Enrollment Period Updates for 2025
- Medicare Open Enrollment Period Updates for 2025 Watch the recording below! This webinar covers the basics surrounding Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, with an emphasis on considerations for people with longer-term and chronic … [Read more...] about Webinar | Medicare Open Enrollment Period Updates for 2025
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Approaching
Plans Begin Marketing Oct. 1, Beneficiaries Can Start Making Changes on Oct 15 Overview The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) – the period during which individuals with Medicare can make certain coverage choices for the coming … [Read more...] about Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Approaching
Melanie Lambert – Senior Medicare Advocate
Melanie Lambert recently joined the Center for Medicare Advocacy as Senior Medicare Advocate. Ms. Lambert has a background in public service, advocacy, and program management, and with a passion for promoting health equity and social justice. As … [Read more...] about Melanie Lambert – Senior Medicare Advocate
Medicare Program Cannot Afford Medicare Advantage “Stability” – Especially as New Study Shows Inferior Home Health Care Provided by MA Plans
MA Overpayment As discussed in a recent CMA Alert (Feb. 22, 2024), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued proposed MA payment rates for 2025 (“Rate Notice”), which will be finalized by April 1, 2024. As described … [Read more...] about Medicare Program Cannot Afford Medicare Advantage “Stability” – Especially as New Study Shows Inferior Home Health Care Provided by MA Plans
Senate Finance Committee Confirms Medicare Home Health Coverage Can Be Long-Term
At a September 19, 2023 hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Health Care of the Senate Finance Committee and entitled “Aging in Place: The Vital Role of Home Health and Access to Care,” Subcommittee Chair Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D – MD) confirmed … [Read more...] about Senate Finance Committee Confirms Medicare Home Health Coverage Can Be Long-Term
Issue Brief 78 | December 2022 – Recap of Medicare’s Annual Election Period and Other Issues
I. RECAP of MEDICARE ANNUAL ELECTION PERIOD (AEP) The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) – the period during which individuals with Medicare can make coverage choices for the coming year – ended last week on … [Read more...] about Issue Brief 78 | December 2022 – Recap of Medicare’s Annual Election Period and Other Issues
Medicare Advantage Round-Up
On December 7, the Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (AEP) ended. This is the period during which individuals with Medicare can make coverage choices for the coming year. One thing that sets this AEP apart from prior years’ is that we … [Read more...] about Medicare Advantage Round-Up