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
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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
Spring Campaign Letter:
April 26, 2013 Dear Friends, I want to share just one of the many stories that continue to inspire the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s work. I hope Mrs. Cole’s story moves you to help the Center, so that we can help others … [Read more...] about Spring Campaign Letter:
Mrs. Cole
In January’s bitter cold, Mrs. Cole, a frail 85-year-old woman, was blown over by a strong gust of wind. She cracked her head open when she hit the sidewalk, and lay bleeding, unable to get up and in need of immediate medical attention. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Cole
April 2013 – Ongoing Due Process Concerns In Medicare Appeals
And Proposals for the Future of Medicare 1. PRESENTATIONS MEDICARE’S ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS - ONGOING DUE PROCESS CONCERNS & POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS During our October 2012 Alliance call, we discussed that through the … [Read more...] about April 2013 – Ongoing Due Process Concerns In Medicare Appeals