In “How Do Insurers Love Thee? Let Us Count the Medicare Advantage Pitch Mailings,” Barron’s reporter Neal Templin describes, as he turned 65, being “bombarded with letters for months” from Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans soliciting his business. … [Read more...] about Medicare Advantage Plans Pitch to People Turning 65
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Study: Medicare Beneficiaries with Dementia Died at Higher Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic
While the risk of severe illness from COVID-19 increases with age, especially for those 65 and older,[1] a new study published in JAMA Neurology concludes that Medicare enrollees suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) died at … [Read more...] about Study: Medicare Beneficiaries with Dementia Died at Higher Rates During COVID-19 Pandemic
CMS Releases Data re: Medicare and Medicaid
Earlier this month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the latest enrollment figures for Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), reproduced below.MedicareAs of November 2021, 64.1 … [Read more...] about CMS Releases Data re: Medicare and Medicaid
Recent Solicitation Scams Target Medicare-Eligible Adults
A recent report in The Roanoke Times highlighted a growing vulnerability in the Medicare system – suspicious phone solicitations targeting potential beneficiaries as they prepare to sign up for Medicare.[1] These calls specifically target … [Read more...] about Recent Solicitation Scams Target Medicare-Eligible Adults
Connecticut Legislation Takes Aim at Nursing Home Temporary Staffing Agencies
As nursing homes around the nation are struggling to find enough staff,[1] agencies that provide temporary staffing have capitalized on this market opportunity and enormously profited, partly by hiking up hourly rates.[2] In January, the American … [Read more...] about Connecticut Legislation Takes Aim at Nursing Home Temporary Staffing Agencies
CMS Needs to Rein in Medicare Advantage Overpayments and Heighten Oversight of Insurance Industry
Center Comments Regarding CMS’ Advance Payment Notice and Proposed Part C & D RuleThe Center for Medicare Advocacy recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding their Advance payment rule … [Read more...] about CMS Needs to Rein in Medicare Advantage Overpayments and Heighten Oversight of Insurance Industry
Case Against Nursing Facility Alleging Negligence and Wrongful Death From COVID-19 Affirmed to Belong in State Court
Ricardo Saldana died at Glenhaven Healthcare in California on April 13, 2020, allegedly from COVID-19. Four surviving family members sued the nursing facility in California Superior Court, alleging that the facility failed to protect … [Read more...] about Case Against Nursing Facility Alleging Negligence and Wrongful Death From COVID-19 Affirmed to Belong in State Court
New Study: COVID-19-Related Discrimination Impacted All Racial/Ethnic Minorities
As the coronavirus swept through the nation, reports surfaced that Asian and Black Americans were experiencing increased discrimination. According to a Pew Research Center article published in 2020, 40 percent of Black and Asian adults noted that if … [Read more...] about New Study: COVID-19-Related Discrimination Impacted All Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Biden Administration Issues Bold and Comprehensive Nursing Home Reform Agenda
President Joseph R. Biden announced a comprehensive nursing home agenda in his State of the Union address on March 1, 2022. A Fact Sheet issued by the White House on February 28 set out the agenda in greater detail. The Center for … [Read more...] about Biden Administration Issues Bold and Comprehensive Nursing Home Reform Agenda
House GOP Accuses Dems of Trying to Rein in Medicare Advantage Overpayments in Order to Expand Benefits to All Medicare Beneficiaries: If Only This Were True…
When it comes to Medicare policy discussions on Capitol Hill, two things are commonly raised:Active support for Medicare Advantage (MA), andThe looming insolvency of the Part A Trust Fund.Despite the painfully obvious connection between these … [Read more...] about House GOP Accuses Dems of Trying to Rein in Medicare Advantage Overpayments in Order to Expand Benefits to All Medicare Beneficiaries: If Only This Were True…