During my six week tenure at the Center for Medicare Advocacy I had three key obligations: to create a research report which will be used as a reference guide for the Center after my departure, to attend Senate hearings and other group meetings for … [Read more...] about Jamie Levitt, Undergraduate Machon Kaplan Intern
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KFF Report on Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
In 2021 almost 13 million people had health care through Medicare and Medicaid. These dual eligible individuals have the option of receiving care through Medicare Advantage plans for dual-eligible individuals, known as Dual-Eligible Special Needs … [Read more...] about KFF Report on Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
Spotlight on the Importance of Medigap
As Medicare’s Open Enrollment period – also known as the Annual Election Period or Annual Coordinated Election Period – approaches, the Center for Medicare Advocacy is spotlighting issues beneficiaries should consider as they make important decisions … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the Importance of Medigap
CMA Alert | August 25, 2022
New from the Center: Form to Contest Multiple Medicare Denials Issued by Medicare Advantage Plans During the past year, the Center for Medicare Advocacy has received an alarming increase in complaints from Medicare Advantage enrollees who, despite … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | August 25, 2022
CMA Alert | August 18, 2022
President Biden Signs Inflation Reduction Act into Law – Includes Critical Medicare Prescription Drug Provisions On Tuesday, August 16, 2022, President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which includes expansive … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | August 18, 2022
CMA Alert | August 11, 2022
Senate Passes Historic Reconciliation Bill, House Vote Imminent Bill Includes Critical Medicare and Affordable Care Act Provisions On Sunday, August 7, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, which includes … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | August 11, 2022
CMA Alert | July 28, 2022
Medicare Announces Development of Appeal Process for Certain Hospital “Observation Status” Patients As the result of a court case, the Medicare.gov website now alerts a nationwide class of Medicare beneficiaries that they “have appeal rights” when … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 28, 2022
CMA Alert | July 14, 2022
Medically Necessary Oral Health Coverage Included in Medicare Proposed Rule Last week the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) proposed rule, with publication in the Federal … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 14, 2022
CMA Alert | May 12, 2022
Join Us! Join our community next week for the Center’s upcoming special virtual event, the 9th Annual National Voices of Medicare Summit & Senator Jay Rockefeller Lecture on Wednesday, May 18 via live webcast. Together, we’ll examine how to … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | May 12, 2022
CMA Alert | October 14, 2021
Medicare Annual Enrollment Period | October 15 – December 7 With the Medicare open enrollment period beginning on October 15, we encourage Medicare beneficiaries to choose carefully between traditional Medicare and joining a private Medicare … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | October 14, 2021