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Senators Kerry and Snowe, with Representatives Courtney and Latham, Introduce Legislation to Ensure Skilled Care for Seniors
Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2011 Section by Section Summary Sen. John F. Kerry & Sen. Olympia Snowe Section 1: Short Title—"Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2011". Section 2: Counting … [Read more...] about Senators Kerry and Snowe, with Representatives Courtney and Latham, Introduce Legislation to Ensure Skilled Care for Seniors
Medicare Advocates Alliance Call Agendas
The National medicare Advocates Alliance is an initiative to assist public interest advocates throughout the country with Medicare cases and issues, supported by the John A. Hartford Foundation. Older agendas are in .pdf form Call … [Read more...] about Medicare Advocates Alliance Call Agendas
More Nurses in Nursing Homes Would Mean Fewer Patients Headed to Hospitals
Nursing home residents are frequently hospitalized. Residents who have recently been admitted from the hospital are frequently rehospitalized.[1] Many of these hospitalizations, which "can cause discomfort for residents, anxiety for … [Read more...] about More Nurses in Nursing Homes Would Mean Fewer Patients Headed to Hospitals
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Medigap
For other information, follow one of the links below or scroll down the page. GAPS IN COVERAGE WHO NEEDS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE THE STANDARD MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES CONSUMER PROTECTIONS UNDER FEDERAL LAW ADDITIONAL CONSUMER … [Read more...] about Medigap
Amicus Curiae Activities
The Center for Medicare Advocacy files amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) briefs in cases that may have a significant impact on access to health care for older adults and people with disabilities. Read examples of these briefs … [Read more...] about Amicus Curiae Activities
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
Medicare Reform
Medicare Platform: Principles to Improve Medicare for All Beneficiaries Now and In the Future 2. Reduce Ongoing Barriers to Care 3. Improve Traditional Medicare Improve and simplify Medicare. Don’t privatize … [Read more...] about Medicare Reform
Discharge Planning
Rights and Procedures for Medicare Beneficiaries in Various Care Settings What does "Discharge Planning" plan for? What is the hospital supposed to do to prepare me for discharge? How do I get notified? How can I argue being … [Read more...] about Discharge Planning