There are currently 1.1 million adults 65 and older who identify as LGBTQ. Furthermore, 1 in 5 LGTBQ older adults are Black, indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), which creates additional layers of potential discrimination based on racial bias, in … [Read more...] about Recent Initiatives Focus on Understanding and Addressing the Needs of LGBTQ Older Adults in Long-Term Care
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Elder Justice Newletter, Vol. 3 Issue 8 Now Available
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newletter, Vol. 3 Issue 8 Now Available
Bill To Recognize Essential Caregivers Introduced in Congress
Federal law gives nursing home residents the right to “immediate access” to their immediate family and other relatives, 24 hours per day seven days per week[1] and immediate access to others they want to see.[2] Families are critical to the … [Read more...] about Bill To Recognize Essential Caregivers Introduced in Congress
Connecticut Enacts Legislation with Wide-Ranging Impact for Long-Term Care
Over half of the COVID-19-related deaths in Connecticut (54%) occurred in the state’s long-term care facilities.[1] In the 2021 legislative session, which just ended, state lawmakers considered a multitude of bills designed to address significant … [Read more...] about Connecticut Enacts Legislation with Wide-Ranging Impact for Long-Term Care
Connecticut Expands Medigap Options for Medicare Beneficiaries Under Age 65
Effective July 1, 2021, Connecticut Medicare beneficiaries who qualify for Medicare by reason of disability will be able to select standardized Medicare Supplement (“Medigap”) plan D, in addition to plans A and B. (Medigap plan C remains available … [Read more...] about Connecticut Expands Medigap Options for Medicare Beneficiaries Under Age 65
Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Misses Nearly 20% of Hospital Stays in “Observation Status”
Since 2012, the federal Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) has reduced payments to acute care hospitals that readmit patients with certain medical conditions to inpatient status within 30 days of their discharge from the hospital. A … [Read more...] about Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program Misses Nearly 20% of Hospital Stays in “Observation Status”
Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Propose Framework for Legislative and Administrative Changes to Benefit Residents
An ad hoc coalition of organizations that advocate for nursing home residents[1] propose a Framework for Nursing Home Reform Post COVID-19.[2] The Framework for federal change includes multiple proposals under six broad areas – (1) staffing and … [Read more...] about Advocates for Nursing Home Residents Propose Framework for Legislative and Administrative Changes to Benefit Residents
Racial/Ethnic Minorities and Dually Eligible Beneficiaries More Likely to Get COVID-19 in Nursing Homes, According to Office of Inspector General
About half of all Black, Hispanic, and Asian Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes had or likely had COVID-19 in 2020 compared to about 40 percent of White beneficiaries, according to the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) Data Snapshot COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Racial/Ethnic Minorities and Dually Eligible Beneficiaries More Likely to Get COVID-19 in Nursing Homes, According to Office of Inspector General
Jimmo Implementation Council Meeting | June 16, 2021
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, brought together a multidisciplinary team of experts for the third Jimmo Council meeting on June 16, 2021. The meeting, led by the Center’s Executive Director Judy … [Read more...] about Jimmo Implementation Council Meeting | June 16, 2021
Report: To Solve the Direct Care Workforce Challenge, Inequities Must be Addressed
By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be at least 65 years old[1] and will account for 20 percent of the nation’s population.[2] This demographic shift, along with a growing number of people who have chronic conditions, means that the demand for long-term … [Read more...] about Report: To Solve the Direct Care Workforce Challenge, Inequities Must be Addressed