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Medicare Coverage and the Affordable Care Act – What the Health Care Marketplaces (Exchanges) Mean for YOU

May 30, 2013

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

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Joint Testimony on Bipartisan Medicare Reform Proposals

May 23, 2013

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

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Spring Campaign Letter:

April 25, 2013

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:

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Mrs. Cole

April 24, 2013

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

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April 2013 – Ongoing Due Process Concerns In Medicare Appeals

April 9, 2013

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

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February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Lawsuit

March 21, 2013

1.  PRESENTATIONSUPDATE ON JIMMO:  SETTLEMENT APPROVEDIn January 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Vermont challenging Medicare’s “Improvement … [Read more...] about February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Lawsuit

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February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: The Improvement Standard Litigation

March 21, 2013

Welcome and Housekeeping  (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Presentation:  The Road Forward on Jimmo: Post-Approval Update on the Improvement Standard Litigation – Jimmo v. Sebelius  (Judith Stein) Presentation: Update on Medicare … [Read more...] about February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: The Improvement Standard Litigation

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CT Medicare Home Health TPL Project Year Five Instruction Packet

January 7, 2013

For Services Provided From: May 1, 2012 through October 31, 2012The individuals identified on the attached list (Form A) were eligible for both the state Medicaid program and the federal Medicare program during the period described … [Read more...] about CT Medicare Home Health TPL Project Year Five Instruction Packet

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Unsubscribe Accepted

November 19, 2012

    Your address has been Unsubscribed.   We appreciate your interest in our information.  Feel free to sign back up anytime!    … [Read more...] about Unsubscribe Accepted

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October 2012 – Updates on Medicare Appeals and Complaints

October 15, 2012

National Medicare Advocates Alliance Issue brief #18 1.  PRESENTATIONSADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW PROCESS:  LITTLE SUCCESS, LONG DELAYS Based upon the Center’s extensive experience with the Medicare administrative appeals … [Read more...] about October 2012 – Updates on Medicare Appeals and Complaints

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