Center for Medicare Advocacy

Advancing Access to Medicare and Healthcare

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Issue Brief | Medicare Advantage Oversight and Consumer Protections

The Center for Medicare Advocacy is releasing a new resource, Improvements to Medicare Advantage Oversight and Consumer Protections Must Be Preserved and Expanded. The issue brief explains how during the Biden Administration modest, but important, … [Read more...] about Issue Brief | Medicare Advantage Oversight and Consumer Protections

Issue Brief | Medicare Advantage “Flex Cards” and Public Benefits

The Center for Medicare Advocacy is releasing a new resource, Medicare Advantage “Flex Cards” and Public Benefits. The issue brief explains how Medicare Advantage flex cards, similar to preloaded debit cards, can impact eligibility for government … [Read more...] about Issue Brief | Medicare Advantage “Flex Cards” and Public Benefits

New Resources | A Cut to Medicaid is a Cut to Medicare

As Congress debates huge cuts to Medicaid in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthy, it’s critical for policymakers and advocates to understand the impacts these cuts would have on people who rely on Medicare.The Center for Medicare Advocacy, … [Read more...] about New Resources | A Cut to Medicaid is a Cut to Medicare

Center for Medicare Advocacy Opposes Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) urges senators to vote against the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. After two hearings, it is clear that Mr. Kennedy lacks the … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Opposes Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services

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

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