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May 2018 – Recent Policy Changes Relating to Medicare Advantage & Other Issues
RECENT POLICY CHANGES RELATING TO MEDICARE ADVANTAGE The first few months of 2018 have seen a number of changes in law, regulations and sub-regulatory guidance that impact the Medicare program, particularly Part C, known as Medicare Advantage … [Read more...] about May 2018 – Recent Policy Changes Relating to Medicare Advantage & Other Issues
CMA Alert – Center Comments on “Junk Plans;” Report Examines Oral Health; Observation Status in the News
The Sabotage of Health Care Continues - Center Comments on "Junk Plans" State of Decay: Report Examines Oral Health for Older Americans NPR Observation Status Story: How Medicare's Conflicting Hospitalization Rules Cost Me Thousands … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Center Comments on “Junk Plans;” Report Examines Oral Health; Observation Status in the News
CMA Alert – Jimmo “Improvement Standard” News; Elder Justice Newsletter & More
Jimmo "Improvement Standard" News: ALJ Rules Medicare Covers Outpatient therapy to Maintain Function, Indefinitely if Needed New Fact Sheet: Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage and Jimmo v. Sebelius Elder Justice … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Jimmo “Improvement Standard” News; Elder Justice Newsletter & More
CMA Alert – Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Drug Use Among Older Adults, More
Highlights from FY18 “Omnibus” Appropriations Bill: Some Good, Some Not-So-Good News This Week in Healthcare Sabotage: Double Digit Rate Hikes Expected and Proposed “Conscience” Rules Elder Justice Alert: New York Times … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Drug Use Among Older Adults, More
Tipping the Scales Toward Medicare Advantage
Part C of the Medicare program, also known as Medicare Advantage (MA), is an option available to Medicare beneficiaries who wish to receive their benefits through private insurance companies, primarily HMOs. In 2017, more than 19 million … [Read more...] about Tipping the Scales Toward Medicare Advantage
March 2018 – Tipping the Scales Toward Medicare Advantage & Other Issues
FEDERAL UPDATE Federal Budget & Omnibus Bill On February 9, 2018, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 was signed into law. While the Budget Act included a number of permanent provisions, including those discussed below, it only … [Read more...] about March 2018 – Tipping the Scales Toward Medicare Advantage & Other Issues
CMA Alert – Center Comments on MA & Part D; Bill to Reduce Medicare Drug Costs; More
Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments to CMS’ Draft 2019 Call Letter for Medicare Advantage and Part D This Week in Healthcare Sabotage: Administration Wants Older People to Pay More Bill to Control Medicare Prescription Drug Costs … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Center Comments on MA & Part D; Bill to Reduce Medicare Drug Costs; More
CMA Alert – Bill Jeopardizes Civil Rights of People with Disabilities; More
House Passes Bill Jeopardizing Civil Rights of Individuals with Disabilities Medicare Home Health Highlight Latest Nursing Home Rights Issue Alert This Week in Healthcare Sabotage House Passes Bill Jeopardizing Civil Rights of … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Bill Jeopardizes Civil Rights of People with Disabilities; More
CMA Alert – Therapy Caps Repealed; New Toolkit; Gleason Act Passes. More
Congress Repeals Medicare Outpatient Therapy Caps, Strengthening the Jimmo Settlement Agreement New Toolkit! Medicare Home Health Coverage & Jimmo v. Sebelius Congratulations, Team Gleason, on the Passage of the Steve Gleason Enduring … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – Therapy Caps Repealed; New Toolkit; Gleason Act Passes. More