The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule regarding the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2025, which outlines new parameters and regulations for insurance sold on the Affordable Care … [Read more...] about Proposal Could Expand Adult Dental Benefits in ACA plans
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75 National Organizations Urge Funding of Outreach Programs
Today, the Center for Medicare Advocacy joined a letter from 75 national organizations urging Senate and House leadership to include continued funding for Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment efforts in the next funding package. Currently, … [Read more...] about 75 National Organizations Urge Funding of Outreach Programs
Enforcement Provisions of President Biden’s Nursing Home Reform Agenda Being Ignored
In February 2022, President Biden and the White House announced a comprehensive, multi-faceted nursing home reform agenda. While the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has taken steps to implement many parts of the agenda, it has … [Read more...] about Enforcement Provisions of President Biden’s Nursing Home Reform Agenda Being Ignored
A Message from Development Director Jeff Wiseman
I hope that this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe this holiday season. Since joining the Center for Medicare Advocacy over three years ago, I have been moved by the passion and dedication of the Center's community. Your … [Read more...] about A Message from Development Director Jeff Wiseman
Insurance Industry Group Issues Misleading Medicare Advantage Report
Report Suggests Medicare Could Save Money by Providing as Little Care as Private Medicare Advantage Plans Do, While Ignoring the Harm to Beneficiaries, Overpayments to the Private Plans, and Damage to Medicare’s SolvencyOn November 24, 2023, the … [Read more...] about Insurance Industry Group Issues Misleading Medicare Advantage Report
A Message from Executive Director Judy Stein
Dear Friend,Thank you so much for being part of the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s community and connecting with our work to enhance Medicare coverage for all Medicare beneficiaries. As we approach the end of the year, I’m reflecting on what we … [Read more...] about A Message from Executive Director Judy Stein
Immigrant Nurses – Be Wary of Staffing Agencies that Violate Federal Law
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has sued Advanced Care Staffing (ACS), a New York staffing agency that, among other activities, recruits registered nurses from the Philippines to work in U.S. nursing homes, charging the company and its CEO with … [Read more...] about Immigrant Nurses – Be Wary of Staffing Agencies that Violate Federal Law
MIPPA Still not Funded, Threatening Resources
Currently, Congress has not authorized and provided funding for Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) low-income outreach and assistance programs, which will significantly hamper State Health Insurance Assistance Programs … [Read more...] about MIPPA Still not Funded, Threatening Resources
Know Jimmo | When It’s Known, It Works
"My 92-year-old mother finally received payment this week related to her Second Level Appeal win against United Healthcare that was done by Livanta…my mother has now won 3 Medicare Appeals related to denial of skilled services received at a rehab/ … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | When It’s Known, It Works
Advocates Send Letter Regarding Misleading MA Advertising
Today the Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with the National Health Law Program, the National Disability Rights Network and Disability Rights CT, sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as well as the Federal Trade … [Read more...] about Advocates Send Letter Regarding Misleading MA Advertising