The Office of Inspector General (OIG) of the Department of Health and Human Services released two reports on June 11, 2026 that explore Medicare Advantage organizations’ (MAOs’) denials of prior authorization for post-acute care after a hospital … [Read more...] about Government Watchdog Agency Finds Excessive Medicare Advantage Denials of Care
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New Medicare Cards Arriving for Some
According to some news sources, roughly 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries began receiving new Medicare cards in March, 2026. Recently, beneficiaries have contacted CMA and other advocates due to receiving new cards. The Centers for Medicare and … [Read more...] about New Medicare Cards Arriving for Some
Spotlight on Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)
______The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to highlight the newly formed Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab, an independent, nonpartisan group focused on advancing practical state and federal policies to make health care and HCBS … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)
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
Report Finds that Medicare Advantage Spending on Brokers Reached $10 Billion in 2022 Compared to Federal SHIP Funding of $68 Million in the Same Year
The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Internal Medicine recently published a research letter written by Brown University School of Public Health researchers that “found that payments to Medicare Advantage brokers more than doubled … [Read more...] about Report Finds that Medicare Advantage Spending on Brokers Reached $10 Billion in 2022 Compared to Federal SHIP Funding of $68 Million in the Same Year
One Month Until Critical H.R. 1 Deadline, CMS and SSA Fail to Provide Guidance on Medicare Terminations for Lawful Immigrants
As a crucial statutory deadline looms next month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) have failed to issue any public guidance regarding the sweeping Medicare eligibility restrictions … [Read more...] about One Month Until Critical H.R. 1 Deadline, CMS and SSA Fail to Provide Guidance on Medicare Terminations for Lawful Immigrants
Study: Immunity Given to Nursing Homes during Pandemic Led to Less Nurse Aide Time
During the COVID-19 pandemic, states gave immunity to nursing homes and other health care providers through a variety of executive orders and laws. “Nursing Home Industry Seeks Immunity During COVID Crisis; States Are Obliging” (CMA Report, May 14, … [Read more...] about Study: Immunity Given to Nursing Homes during Pandemic Led to Less Nurse Aide Time
Some CT State Retirees May Opt Out of Group Medicare Advantage Plan
A group of Connecticut state retirees and family members who experienced barriers to care under the Connecticut state retiree Medicare Advantage (MA) plan have succeeded in creating a path for some state retirees to opt out of the MA plan and choose … [Read more...] about Some CT State Retirees May Opt Out of Group Medicare Advantage Plan
Know Jimmo | CMS Says that Medicare Coverage is Available to Maintain Function or Slow Decline
See MLN Connects Newsletter (2024-02-08-MLNC, 2/8/2024)“Medicare covers skilled nursing care and skilled therapy services under skilled nursing facility, home health, and outpatient therapy benefits when a beneficiary needs skilled care to … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | CMS Says that Medicare Coverage is Available to Maintain Function or Slow Decline
Guest Post | Family Caregivers – An Untapped Resource
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to periodically provide guest posts on issues related to our work, including the need to address the long-term care crisis in our country. This article, from Ronald Phillips of Waldoboro, Maine, discusses … [Read more...] about Guest Post | Family Caregivers – An Untapped Resource