(print stories only) Mrs. Jimmo Lead plaintiff in the Improvement Standard case, Glenda Jimmo of Bristol, Vermont is blind and has had her right leg amputated due to complications from diabetes. She requires a wheelchair, and receives multiple … [Read more...] about Why the Jimmo v. Sebelius Case Matters: Improvement Standard Stories
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding the Jimmo v. Sebelius “Improvement Standard” Settlement
General Question: Are professional therapy services available under Medicare only for patients who are improving or who are expected to improve? Answer: No. The Jimmo Settlement confirms that services by a physical therapist, occupational … [Read more...] about Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding the Jimmo v. Sebelius “Improvement Standard” Settlement
February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Lawsuit
1. PRESENTATIONS UPDATE ON JIMMO: SETTLEMENT APPROVED In January 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Vermont challenging Medicare’s “Improvement … [Read more...] about February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Lawsuit
February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: The Improvement Standard Litigation
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Presentation: The Road Forward on Jimmo: Post-Approval Update on the Improvement Standard Litigation – Jimmo v. Sebelius (Judith Stein) Presentation: Update on Medicare … [Read more...] about February, 2013 – The Road Forward on Jimmo: The Improvement Standard Litigation
Self-Help Packet for Home Health Care Appeals Including “Improvement Standard” Denials
Introduction Checklist for Home Health Appeals Quick Screen: Should My Home Health Care Be Covered By Medicare? Home Health Appeal Details Additional Information The “Improvement Standard” Myth and Home Health … [Read more...] about Self-Help Packet for Home Health Care Appeals Including “Improvement Standard” Denials
December 2012 – Update on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Case
1. PRESENTATIONS UPDATE ON JIMMO: THE IMPROVEMENT STANDARD CASE In January 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid filed a lawsuit in the District Court of Vermont challenging Medicare’s “Improvement … [Read more...] about December 2012 – Update on Jimmo: the Improvement Standard Case
Self-Help Packet for Skilled Nursing Facility Appeals Including “Improvement Standard” Denials
Introduction Checklist for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Appeals Quick Screen: Should My SNF Care Be Covered By Medicare? Skilled Nursing Facility Appeal Details Additional Information The “Improvement Standard” … [Read more...] about Self-Help Packet for Skilled Nursing Facility Appeals Including “Improvement Standard” Denials
Jimmo v. Sebelius: Federal Settlement Invalidated Medicare Improvement Requirement
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
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
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