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Remembering John Lewis As Congress discusses historic legislation to improve Medicare and access to health care for all, we remember a titan of health care and equity, Rep. John Lewis, as this weekend marks the anniversary of his passing. Often … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 15, 2021

Medicare Team Now Complete – Time to Improve the Program for Beneficiaries This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Dr. Meena Seshamani’s appointment as Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare. … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 8, 2021

Bill To Recognize Essential Caregivers Introduced in Congress Federal law gives nursing home residents the right to “immediate access” to their immediate family and other relatives, 24 hours per day seven days per week[1] and immediate access to … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 1, 2021

Jimmo Implementation Council Meeting | June 16, 2021 The Center for Medicare Advocacy, with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, brought together a multidisciplinary team of experts for the third Jimmo Council meeting on June 16, 2021. … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | June 24, 2021

The ACA is Here to Stay, Improving Medicare and Health Security for Millions The Center for Medicare Advocacy is relieved that the Supreme Court has left the Affordable Care Act (ACA) intact as the law of the land. Today’s decision in California … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | June 17, 2021

Nursing Home Health Equity: More Evidence Showing COVID-19’s Racial Disparities With almost 8 million people in long-term care facilities in the U.S. being either fully vaccinated or having received at least one-dose,[1] one industry group … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | June 10, 2021

79 Organizations Call on CMS and ACL to Ensure Access to Medicare-Covered Home Health Care Today, the Center for Medicare Advocacy sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Administration for Community Living … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – June 3, 2021

New Factsheet: Medicare Home Health Coverage and Jimmo v. Sebelius Medicare home health coverage can be a crucial resource for individuals with long-term or chronic conditions who continue to reside in their homes. Beneficiaries who meet the … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | May 27, 2021

Jimmo v. Sebelius Fact Sheet: Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage Does Not Require Improvement In 2013, a federal district court approved a settlement agreement in the case of Jimmo v. Sebelius that confirmed Medicare coverage should be … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | May 20, 2021