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Medicare Trustees Report: Projections Similar to Last Year, and Savings Are Available

On April 22, 2020, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees released their 2020 annual report, which offers projections concerning the fiscal health of the Medicare and Social Security programs.  The Medicare Trustees estimate that the Part A Trust … [Read more...] about Medicare Trustees Report: Projections Similar to Last Year, and Savings Are Available

Decisive Win for Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court Rules Sabotage Attempt Illegal

The Supreme Court has ruled that an attempt to sabotage the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by reneging on payments to insurers was illegal. The “risk corridors” program guaranteed payments to insurance companies that had unexpected losses during the first … [Read more...] about Decisive Win for Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court Rules Sabotage Attempt Illegal

CMS to Require Transparency Regarding Coronavirus in Nursing Facilities

In guidance released Sunday evening, April 19, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that in two sets of future rulemaking, it will require nursing facilities to report information about suspected and confirmed cases … [Read more...] about CMS to Require Transparency Regarding Coronavirus in Nursing Facilities

Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents, and Who Do Not File Tax Returns, to Receive $500 Per Child Payment

Social Security retirement, survivors, and disability insurance beneficiaries with dependent children and who did not file 2018 or 2019 taxes should immediately go to the IRS’ webpage at www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here and … [Read more...] about Action Needed for Social Security Beneficiaries with Dependents, and Who Do Not File Tax Returns, to Receive $500 Per Child Payment

Federal District Court in Arkansas Upholds Federal Rule Authorizing Arbitration Requirements in Nursing Home Contracts

In a summary judgment decision, Federal District Court Judge Timothy L. Brooks sustained  regulations promulgated by the Trump Administration that permit pre-dispute arbitration agreements, with resident protections, which replaced the Obama … [Read more...] about Federal District Court in Arkansas Upholds Federal Rule Authorizing Arbitration Requirements in Nursing Home Contracts

Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights for Some Observation Status Patients: More Advocacy is Needed

In order to qualify for Medicare-covered skilled nursing facility (SNF) care, Medicare beneficiaries must be an inpatient of a hospital for at least three consecutive days, not including the day of discharge. Unfortunately, beneficiaries are too … [Read more...] about Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights for Some Observation Status Patients: More Advocacy is Needed