Last week, the package of federal spending cuts known as the "sequester" took effect as lawmakers failed to enact legislation that would delay or prevent the cuts mandated by the Budget Control Act of 2011. The American Taxpayer Relief Act … [Read more...] about Sequester Update: Issues Facing Older and Disabled People
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Center for Medicare Advocacy Testifies on Medicare Redesign
In testimony submitted today to the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means, California Health Advocates, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. and the Medicare Rights Center urged lawmakers to reject Medicare redesign proposals that burden older … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Testifies on Medicare Redesign
New CMS Website: Medicare Secondary Payer Conditional Payment Information
On January 10, 2013, President Obama signed legislation for the establishment of a website to provide information to beneficiaries about their Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) obligations.[1] While there are exceptions, Medicare generally expects … [Read more...] about New CMS Website: Medicare Secondary Payer Conditional Payment Information
Translating DC-Speak: What Deficit Proposals Mean for Medicare Beneficiaries
As policymakers in Washington continue to debate ongoing budget issues involving federal spending and the deficit, proposals that affect Medicare beneficiaries remain on the table as targets for federal savings. However, the details and repercussions … [Read more...] about Translating DC-Speak: What Deficit Proposals Mean for Medicare Beneficiaries
December 2012 – Update on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Case
1. PRESENTATIONSUPDATE ON JIMMO: THE IMPROVEMENT STANDARD CASEIn January 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Vermont challenging Medicare’s “Improvement … [Read more...] about December 2012 – Update on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Case
Jimmo v. Sebelius: Federal Settlement Invalidated Medicare Improvement Requirement
Based on an article by Judith A. Stein, Executive Director, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Copyright © 2013 Bloomberg BNA (2/2013).Mrs. “P” was 68 years old and living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou … [Read more...] about Jimmo v. Sebelius: Federal Settlement Invalidated Medicare Improvement Requirement
Advocacy Tips: Medicare Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing Process
1. First Steps Review the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Self-help Packets and coverage guidelines regarding the particular level of care involved in the appeal at: … [Read more...] about Advocacy Tips: Medicare Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing Process
Reminder: Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) Ends February 14th
The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) lasts from January 1st through February 14th of each year. During the MADP, a beneficiary can switch from an MA plan to traditional Medicare. The new MADP also provides an opportunity to enroll … [Read more...] about Reminder: Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP) Ends February 14th
Nursing Home Enforcement by United States Attorneys: What Happened to the Regulatory System?
Two recent cases – one in Georgia and the other in Pennsylvania – enforce nursing home quality of care standards through actions by United States Attorneys. In neither case had the regulatory agencies cited deficiencies for … [Read more...] about Nursing Home Enforcement by United States Attorneys: What Happened to the Regulatory System?
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