Yesterday, in a significant victory for millions of Americans, Senate leadership cancelled plans for a vote on the latest effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Graham-Cassidy bill, if passed, would have led to millions of people … [Read more...] about Statement from Center for Medicare Advocacy on Latest ACA Repeal Effort
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Leading Medicare Advocates Voice Opposition to Graham-Cassidy Bill
—Letter Urges Senators to Oppose Block Grants and Medicaid Per-Capita Caps—Washington, DC – The Medicare Rights Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy sent a letter to Senate leadership today in opposition to the recently … [Read more...] about Leading Medicare Advocates Voice Opposition to Graham-Cassidy Bill
The Medicare Rights Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy Develop New Partnership with Support from The Retirement Research Foundation
– Organizations team up to protect and strengthen the health coverage and financial security of older adults and people with disabilities –New York, NY – The Medicare Rights Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy are proud … [Read more...] about The Medicare Rights Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy Develop New Partnership with Support from The Retirement Research Foundation
Jimmo Corrective Action Plan Completed
Jimmo Corrective Action Plan CompletedCMS Adds Resources Regarding Medicare Coverage To Help People Who Need Skilled Maintenance Nursing or TherapyAs ordered by the federal judge in Jimmo v. Sebelius, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … [Read more...] about Jimmo Corrective Action Plan Completed
Court Certifies Nationwide Class in “Observation Status” Case
Decision in Alexander v. Price Means Medicare Patients Could Gain Right to Appeal Placement on “Observation Status” and Avoid Large Medical BillsEighty-four-year-old Nancy Niemi of North Carolina was hospitalized for 39 days earlier … [Read more...] about Court Certifies Nationwide Class in “Observation Status” Case
Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Senate Failure to Pass ACA Repeal
For Immediate Release July 28, 2017Contact: Matthew Shepard, 860-456-7790 MShepard@MedicareAdvocacy.orgWashington, DC – Early this morning the Senate failed to pass the latest attempt to dismantle the Affordable Care … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Statement on Senate Failure to Pass ACA Repeal
Senate Votes to Continue Attack on Health Care
For Immediate Release July 25, 2017Contact: Matthew Shepard, 860-456-7790 MShepard@MedicareAdvocacy.orgWashington, DC – Today the Senate narrowly passed a key procedural vote to open debate on one or more health care … [Read more...] about Senate Votes to Continue Attack on Health Care
Health Care is Under Assault – CBO Score for AHCA, Trump Budget and ACA Sabotage
May 25, 2017 – WASHINGTON, DC. – Health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare and Medicaid is under assault. The Congressional Budget Office finally released its estimate regarding the devastating impact of the … [Read more...] about Health Care is Under Assault – CBO Score for AHCA, Trump Budget and ACA Sabotage
More Than 75 National Organizations Urge U.S. Senate to Defend Medicare and Medicaid
— Advocates Oppose Key Provisions in the American Health Care Act —May 22, 2017Contact:Center for Medicare Advocacy – Matthew Shepard: 860-456-7790, mshepard@MedicareAdvocacy.org Medicare Rights Center – Mitchell … [Read more...] about More Than 75 National Organizations Urge U.S. Senate to Defend Medicare and Medicaid
House Passes American Health Care Act – Not American in Spirit or Health Care in Substance
For Immediate Release Contact: Matthew Shepard, 860-456-7790 mshepard@medicareadvocacy.orgMay 4, 2017 WASHINGTON, DC — “By four votes, the House of Representatives passed the American Health Care Act (AHCA) today, a bill that guts … [Read more...] about House Passes American Health Care Act – Not American in Spirit or Health Care in Substance