Monday, December 16, 2013 – 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time Call-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 9874704 NOTE: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one telephone. This frees up lines and holds … [Read more...] about December 2013 – IMPROVEMENT STANDARD UPDATE: CMS ISSUES MANUAL PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO JIMMO AND OTHER ISSUES
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Thank You
Thank you for your donation to the Center for Medicare Advocacy. Your gift will help us assist older and disabled people and fight for a full and fair Medicare program. Your generous support is key to our ability to continue this critical work. We … [Read more...] about Thank You
October, 2013 – Medicare Annual Election Period, and the ACA Marketplace and Other Issues
Call-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 9874704 NOTE: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one telephone. This frees up lines and holds down costs. Please ensure your line is on MUTE for the duration of … [Read more...] about October, 2013 – Medicare Annual Election Period, and the ACA Marketplace and Other Issues
October, 2013 – Medicare Annual Election period, and the ACA Marketplaces and Other Issues
1. PRESENTATION: MEDICARE ANNUAL ELECTION PERIOD & THE MARKETPLACES Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) – 10/15/13 – 12/7/13 During the Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) people with … [Read more...] about October, 2013 – Medicare Annual Election period, and the ACA Marketplaces and Other Issues
August, 2013 – Update on Hospital Observation Status and Other Issues
1. PRESENTATION: UPDATE ON HOSPITAL OBSERVATION STATUS Observation status is getting a lot of attention from Congress, the media, and researchers. The bipartisan federal legislation, the Improving Access to Medicare … [Read more...] about August, 2013 – Update on Hospital Observation Status and Other Issues
August, 2013 – Update on Observation Status and Other Issues
NATIONAL MEDICARE ADVOCATES ALLIANCE CALL Monday, August 12, 2013 – 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time Call-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 9874704 Note: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one … [Read more...] about August, 2013 – Update on Observation Status and Other Issues
June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
1. PRESENTATION CMS Issues New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance On May 17, 2013, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an update of Appendix A of the State Operations Manual (SOM) revising its … [Read more...] about June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Presentation: New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance – Overview (Alfred Chiplin) Legislative Update: The Federal Budget and Medicare (David … [Read more...] about June, 2013 – New Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance & Other Updates
Medicare Coverage and the Affordable Care Act – What the Health Care Marketplaces (Exchanges) Mean for YOU
I HAVE MEDICARE.... and I need help paying for my medical expenses, including my Medicare premiums, coinsurance and drug costs. How can my state’s health care marketplace (a.k.a. exchange) help me? ► What programs are available in … [Read more...] about Medicare Coverage and the Affordable Care Act – What the Health Care Marketplaces (Exchanges) Mean for YOU
Joint Testimony on Bipartisan Medicare Reform Proposals
UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON WAYS & MEANS, SUBCOMMITTEE ON HEALTH HEARING ON "THE PRESIDENT'S AND OTHER BIPARTISAN PROPOSALS TO REFORM MEDICARE" WRITTEN TESTIMONY SUBMITTED JOINTLY BY CALIFORNIA … [Read more...] about Joint Testimony on Bipartisan Medicare Reform Proposals