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CMA Supports Rep. Doggett and Other Members in Urging President Biden to Protect Medicare Enrollees’ Access to Federal Benefits

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 11, 2024Washington, DC - Today the Center for Medicare Advocacy supported a letter sent from Rep. Lloyd Doggett (Texas) to the White House urging clarification that Medicare Advantage “Flex Cards” must be excluded … [Read more...] about CMA Supports Rep. Doggett and Other Members in Urging President Biden to Protect Medicare Enrollees’ Access to Federal Benefits

Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Vice President Harris’ Proposal re: Medicare and Home Care

For Immediate ReleaseOctober 8, 2024Washington, DC - Today, Vice President Harris announced an historic proposal to expand Medicare coverage of care for critical services.The Center for Medicare Advocacy strongly supports this proposed … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Vice President Harris’ Proposal re: Medicare and Home Care

First-Ever Nurse Staffing Standard – But Staffing Discussion Isn’t Over

For Immediate ReleaseApril 22, 2024The Biden-Harris Administration is releasing the first-ever nurse staffing standard for nursing facilities today, implementing the Administration’s commitment to improving quality of care and quality of life for … [Read more...] about First-Ever Nurse Staffing Standard – But Staffing Discussion Isn’t Over

Statement on Proposed Appeal Rules for Hospital Observation Status

As a result of the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s successful litigation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule on December 21, 2023, to implement appeals processes for hospital patients whose status is changed … [Read more...] about Statement on Proposed Appeal Rules for Hospital Observation Status

Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues Over Medicare “Self-Administered Drug” Problems

On September 8, 2023, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Community Legal Services at the McGeorge School of Law filed a class action lawsuit in federal court on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries who have lost coverage for medically necessary, very … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues Over Medicare “Self-Administered Drug” Problems

Media Advisory: Medicare Advantage Patients and Families Join Members of Congress to Call for an End to Wrongful Delays and Denials

For Immediate Release:7/20/23Contacts: Claire Sandberg, claire@beaherofund.com, 646-641-6431Linda Benesch, lbenesch@socialsecurityworks.org, 240-342-4301Media Advisory: Medicare Advantage Patients and Families Join Members of Congress to … [Read more...] about Media Advisory: Medicare Advantage Patients and Families Join Members of Congress to Call for an End to Wrongful Delays and Denials

Drug Company Sues Medicare to Reverse Gains Being Made in Reining in Drug Costs

June 6, 2023WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, pharmaceutical company Merck filed a lawsuit against the Medicare program in an effort to stop progress being made on drug pricing in Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by … [Read more...] about Drug Company Sues Medicare to Reverse Gains Being Made in Reining in Drug Costs

Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Recent Medicare Advantage Payment Policies and Proposals

A Step in the Right Direction, But Not Enough to Stem Wasteful OverpaymentsAs documented in various CMA Alerts, there is consistent and growing evidence that Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are paid more on average than traditional Medicare spends … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Recent Medicare Advantage Payment Policies and Proposals

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