The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) is thrilled to be partnering with The John A. Hartford Foundation to improve care for older adults with long-term and chronic conditions. With the Foundation’s generous grant, CMA will be able to focus on … [Read more...] about John A. Hartford Foundation Project to Focus onObservation Status & Other Key Issuesfor People with Chronic Conditions
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Center Comments on Proposed Changes to Physician Payments
June 27, 2016 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services Attention: CMS–5571–P P.O. Box 8013 Baltimore, MD 21244–8013 Submitted electronically to: www.regulations.gov … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Changes to Physician Payments
Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
The Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015 is tremendously important for the protection of older people and people living with disabilities. The Reauthorization Act Bill passed the House with an amendment on March 21, 2016. The … [Read more...] about Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
CMA Webinars
Upcoming Webinars Busy during the livestreams of any of these presentations? Register below and we will send you recordings of the webinars to watch at your own convenience, along with all other supplemental materials. Practical Tips for … [Read more...] about CMA Webinars
Center Comments on Proposed Discharge Planning Rule (December 2015)
December 23, 2015 Filing code for submitting comments: CMS-3317-P. Dear Sir or Madam: Comments on the Proposed Discharge Planning Rule as put forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) The Center for … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Proposed Discharge Planning Rule (December 2015)
Assistance with Paying for Prescription Drugs
This page focuses on programs that help Medicare beneficiaries acquire necessary medications, although many of the programs discussed are not limited to that population. Many Americans who are still feeling the effects of the recession are … [Read more...] about Assistance with Paying for Prescription Drugs
Comments Regarding Proposed Draft LCD on Lower Limb Prostheses (DL33787)
August 31, 2015 Stacey Brennan, M.D. DME MAC Medical Director National Government Services 8115 Knue Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 Submitted Electronically to: DMAC_DRAFT_LCD_Comments@anthem.com Re: Proposed Draft LCD on … [Read more...] about Comments Regarding Proposed Draft LCD on Lower Limb Prostheses (DL33787)
2015 Presenter Bios and Photos
Ben Belton Ben F. Belton is the Senior Advisor to the Acting Commissioner, Social Security Administration, Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs. Prior to this he served as an HHS Constituency Liaison to constituency groups and … [Read more...] about 2015 Presenter Bios and Photos
Update on MA and Part D Plans
A Brief Survey of Recent Reports, and a New Special Enrollment Period for 2015 Medicare's Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) for Medicare Advantage and Part D plans began on October 15th and runs through December 7th. During the … [Read more...] about Update on MA and Part D Plans
December 2013 – Improvement Standard Update: CMS Issues Manual Provisions Pursuant to Jimmo, and Other Issues
1. PRESENTATION: CMS MANUAL PROVISIONS ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE JIMMO SETTLEMENT The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to announce that the Medicare Policy Manuals have been revised pursuant to the Jimmo vs. Sebelius Settlement. … [Read more...] about December 2013 – Improvement Standard Update: CMS Issues Manual Provisions Pursuant to Jimmo, and Other Issues