Based on an article by Judith A. Stein, Executive Director, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Copyright © 2013 Bloomberg BNA (2/2013). Mrs. “P” was 68 years old and living with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS, commonly known as Lou … [Read more...] about Jimmo v. Sebelius: Federal Settlement Invalidated Medicare Improvement Requirement
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Judge Approves Settlement in Jimmo vs. Sebelius After Court Hearing
Completion of legal process for beneficiaries with long-term and chronic conditions January 24, 2013 - Mansfield, Conn. – The Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with its co-counsel Vermont Legal Aid are pleased that the Settlement … [Read more...] about Judge Approves Settlement in Jimmo vs. Sebelius After Court Hearing
Improvement Standard Fairness Hearing Scheduled: Next Step to Eliminating Harmful Standard for Good
January 16, 2013 - Mansfield, Ct. – The Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with its co-counsel Vermont Legal Aid and the law firm of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, marks a critical next step toward finalizing its class action lawsuit … [Read more...] about Improvement Standard Fairness Hearing Scheduled: Next Step to Eliminating Harmful Standard for Good
Notes from the Cliff: The Deal and Its Impact on Medicare
This week, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve legislation passed by the Senate to address the "fiscal cliff"- the concurrent expiration of tax cuts and the beginning of automatic spending cuts (the Sequester) set to … [Read more...] about Notes from the Cliff: The Deal and Its Impact on Medicare
Comments on Improvement Standard Settlement Due January 10, 2013
This Notice to Class of Proposed Settlement of Class Action and of Fairness Hearing describes the proposed settlement in the Improvement Standard case. If you wish to object to the settlement, you must do so in writing via letter or card … [Read more...] about Comments on Improvement Standard Settlement Due January 10, 2013
The Improvement Standard: Real Stories
In October 2012, the Center for Medicare Advocacy announced the settlement of the “Improvement Standard” class action lawsuit, Jimmo vs. Sebelius. For more than thirty years, the wrongful interpretation of the Medicare statue led to the … [Read more...] about The Improvement Standard: Real Stories
Medicare and ACA Facts and Updates; Jimmo Update
Medicare: Just the Facts! Misinformation about Medicare and the Affordable Care Act is widespread and increasing as the election nears. Below, we try to dispel misinformation and base discussions on a factual foundation. Spread the word. … [Read more...] about Medicare and ACA Facts and Updates; Jimmo Update
Settlement Reached to End Medicare’s “Improvement Standard”
Attorneys from the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Vermont Legal Aid and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have agreed to settle the "Improvement Standard" case, Jimmo v. Sebelius.[1] A proposed settlement agreement[2] … [Read more...] about Settlement Reached to End Medicare’s “Improvement Standard”
October 2012 – Updates on Medicare Appeals and Complaints
National Medicare Advocates Alliance Issue brief #18 1. PRESENTATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE 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
New Procedures for Review of Quality of Care Complaints
On April 6, 2012, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Transmittal 17, which revises and creates new procedures for the review of quality of care concerns[1] by Quality Improvement Organizations (QIOs).[2] Effective May 7, … [Read more...] about New Procedures for Review of Quality of Care Complaints