1. MEDICARE AND ACA MESSAGING: FIGHTING FICTION WITH FACT As pundits and politicians continue to discuss the deficit, misinformation and confusion about Medicare abound. Fiction seems to flourish more than fact. Particularly since the … [Read more...] about August, 2012 – Medicare and Affordable Care Act messaging: Fighting Fiction with Facts
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Save Medicare
Mr. Blake* is an 86-year old grandfather who fell and was taken to the emergency room with a broken back and internal bleeding. After being treated for eight days, the hospital still denies that he is an inpatient. Instead, they claim Mr. … [Read more...] about Save Medicare
February 13, 2012 – Extender Bill, Therapy Caps and Health Reform Challenges
National Medicare Advocates Alliance ISSUE BRIEF #15 … [Read more...] about February 13, 2012 – Extender Bill, Therapy Caps and Health Reform Challenges
December 12, 2011 – Updates for Medicare in 2012
I. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Failure of the Super-Committee On November 21, 2011, members of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction ("Super-Committee") announced that they had failed to put together a legislative package to cut the … [Read more...] about December 12, 2011 – Updates for Medicare in 2012
Medicare Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
What does Medicare cover for an inpatient psychiatric hospital stay? Are outpatient psychiatric services covered by Medicare? How much will Medicare pay for mental health and substance use services, and what out-of-pocket costs will … [Read more...] about Medicare Coverage of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
Cases
Beitzel v. Becerra U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California The Center for Medicare Advocacy and Community Legal Services at the McGeorge School of Law filed this class action on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries who have lost … [Read more...] about Cases
Part B
What items or services are covered by Medicare Part B? Are routine physical exams covered under the Medicare Part B benefit? What does it mean if my doctor "accepts assignment?" Does Medicare Part B pay for the entire cost of Part B … [Read more...] about Part B
Improvement Standard and Jimmo News
Watch the 2023 Jimmo Symposium | Jimmo v. Sebelius at 10 Years: A Call for Sustainable Implementation Originally held September 27, 2023, this virtual meeting brought together advocates, providers, beneficiaries, and others to discuss practical … [Read more...] about Improvement Standard and Jimmo News
Medicare Coverage & Appeals
For other information, follow one of the links below or scroll down the page. Generally, coverage is available when services are medically reasonable and necessary for treatment or diagnosis of illness or injury. Part A … [Read more...] about Medicare Coverage & Appeals
Glossary of Terms
The letters at the top of the glossary chart will act as alphabetical links. To search for a specific word or phrase on this page, use the Ctrl+F keys on your keyboard, and enter the word you are looking … [Read more...] about Glossary of Terms