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
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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
March 2016 – Back to Court in Jimmo – Litigation Update & Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Litigation Update (Ali Bers) Jimmo (Improvement standard) CMA and Vermont Legal Aid have filed a Motion for Resolution of Non-Compliance with the … [Read more...] about March 2016 – Back to Court in Jimmo – Litigation Update & Other Issues
March 2016 – Back to Court in Jimmo, Litigation Update & Other Issues
LITIGATION UPDATE Barrows v. Burwell (formerly Bagnall v. Sebelius) (Observation Status) No. 3:11-cv-01703 (D. Conn., filed 11/3/2011). In November 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Justice in Aging filed a class action lawsuit on … [Read more...] about March 2016 – Back to Court in Jimmo, Litigation Update & Other Issues
The President’s Proposed FY 2017 Budget: The Impact on Medicare
On February 9, 2016, President Obama unveiled his Fiscal Year 2017 Budget.[1] With respect to Medicare, this year’s proposed budget is very similar to last year’s, both good and bad, with some notable exceptions. While not a … [Read more...] about The President’s Proposed FY 2017 Budget: The Impact on Medicare
Center Submits Comments to Senate Finance Committee’s Bipartisan Chronic Care Working Group (CCWG)
In December 2015, the Senate Finance Committee’s Bipartisan Chronic Care Working Group released a Policy Options Document. The Policy Options Document was issued as part of a process begun in May 2015 to develop legislation to address … [Read more...] about Center Submits Comments to Senate Finance Committee’s Bipartisan Chronic Care Working Group (CCWG)
Center Comments on Chronic Care Reform
January 29, 2016 The Honorable Orrin … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Chronic Care Reform
January 2016 – Senate Finance Request for Comments on Chronic Care & Other Issues
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Senate Finance Committee Releases Document for Comment In December 2015, the Senate Finance Committee’s Bipartisan Chronic Care Working Group released a Policy Options Document. The following is an excerpt … [Read more...] about January 2016 – Senate Finance Request for Comments on Chronic Care & Other Issues
The Center for Medicare Advocacy Responds to Requests for Comments from CMS
Together with other beneficiary advocacy groups, the Center for Medicare Advocacy responded to several requests for comment from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in December. Below, we include summaries of these comments … [Read more...] about The Center for Medicare Advocacy Responds to Requests for Comments from CMS
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)