Statement of Judith Stein, Executive Director, Center for Medicare AdvocacyNothing new. Paul Ryan’s “new” budget proposal recycles ideas that will harm older people, people with disabilities, families and Medicare. It is a plan … [Read more...] about Protect Medicare: Reject Paul Ryan’s Budget Proposal
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Medicare Redesign Proposals Pose Significant Risks to Beneficiaries
Consumer Advocates Submit Joint Testimony in Opposition to Cost Shifting Washington, DC — In testimony submitted today to the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means, California Health Advocates, the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. and the … [Read more...] about Medicare Redesign Proposals Pose Significant Risks to Beneficiaries
Center Executive Director Judith Stein Appointed to Commission on Long Term Care; CT Delegation Applauds Choice
Center for Medicare Advocacy Press Release CT Congressional Delegation ReleaseCongressional Leadership Appoints Center for Medicare Advocacy Founder and Executive Director Judith Stein to Commission on … [Read more...] about Center Executive Director Judith Stein Appointed to Commission on Long Term Care; CT Delegation Applauds Choice
Judge Approves Settlement in Jimmo vs. Sebelius After Court Hearing
Completion of legal process for beneficiaries with long-term and chronic conditions January 24, 2013 - Mansfield, Conn. – The Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with its co-counsel Vermont Legal Aid are pleased that the Settlement … [Read more...] about Judge Approves Settlement in Jimmo vs. Sebelius After Court Hearing
Improvement Standard Fairness Hearing Scheduled: Next Step to Eliminating Harmful Standard for Good
January 16, 2013 - Mansfield, Ct. – The Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with its co-counsel Vermont Legal Aid and the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, marks a critical next step toward finalizing its class action lawsuit … [Read more...] about Improvement Standard Fairness Hearing Scheduled: Next Step to Eliminating Harmful Standard for Good
NAIC Cautions Obama Administration Against Added Cost Sharing in Medigap Plans
December 21, 2012 For Immediate Release Contact: Matthew Shepard, Center for Medicare Advocacy Communications Coordinator at (860) 456-7790 … [Read more...] about NAIC Cautions Obama Administration Against Added Cost Sharing in Medigap Plans
Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases Questions to Ask Candidates this Election Cycle
− Media Advisory − The questions you need to ask to get the answers you need The Center for Medicare Advocacy has released a series of questions for citizens and journalists to ask candidates this election season – to find out … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases Questions to Ask Candidates this Election Cycle
Appeal Rights Confirmed for Medicare Hospice Beneficiaries in Case Brought By Center for Medicare Advocacy
Back vs. Sebelius, 9th Circuit 7/5/2012 Although it dismissed the case, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today also confirmed that Medicare hospice patients have the right to appeal denials of services. The defendant, Secretary of Health and … [Read more...] about Appeal Rights Confirmed for Medicare Hospice Beneficiaries in Case Brought By Center for Medicare Advocacy
Champions for Medicare Beneficiaries Applaud Supreme Court Ruling
Contact: Judith Stein (860) 456-7790 or jstein@medicareadvocacy.org Today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a landmark decision upholding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The individual mandate, in addition to other provisions – … [Read more...] about Champions for Medicare Beneficiaries Applaud Supreme Court Ruling
Media Advisory – U.S. Supreme Court Preparing to Rule on Affordable Care Act – Coverage For 49 Million Medicare Beneficiaries MAY be Affected
Center for Medicare Advocacy, a national legal advocacy group, offers experts to provide unique perspective and legal analysis on decision In what is being heralded as the decision of the decade, the U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to rule on the … [Read more...] about Media Advisory – U.S. Supreme Court Preparing to Rule on Affordable Care Act – Coverage For 49 Million Medicare Beneficiaries MAY be Affected