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
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Hospice
What is Hospice Care? Quick Guide to Aid in Identifying Coverable Care Medicare covers hospice as a comprehensive program of care services and supports for terminally ill patients and their families if they meet the following … [Read more...] about Hospice
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
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
Chronic Conditions
Services for Beneficiaries with Chronic Conditions Many beneficiaries and providers often have questions about obtaining Medicare and Medicare Advantage coverage for services provided to individuals with on-going, chronic conditions. Medicare … [Read more...] about Chronic Conditions
Hospital
How many days of coverage am I entitled to under the Medicare hospital benefit? Is there a deductible for a hospital stay? If so, how much is it? My mother is being told she will be discharged from the hospital in two days; what are my … [Read more...] about Hospital
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
Copyright/Privacy
Please see below for the following: Center for Medicare Advocacy's Privacy Policy Notice of Copyright Notice Regarding Legal Advice Our Commitment to Privacy Your privacy is important to us. To better protect your privacy we provide … [Read more...] about Copyright/Privacy
CMA Alert: Medicare Home Health Regs: Improvement NOT Required; Also Extender Act and More
CMA ALERT, DECEMBER 12, 2010 New Medicare Home Health Regulations: Improvement is NOT Required to Maintain Coverage! Congress Passes the Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010 CMS Issues Corrected "Choosers" … [Read more...] about CMA Alert: Medicare Home Health Regs: Improvement NOT Required; Also Extender Act and More
2011 Medicare Cost Sharing Details
On November 9, 2010, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service (CMS) released three notices detailing the Medicare Part A and Part B premiums and Deductibles for calendar year 2011. See, 75 Fed. Reg. 68790-68802 (Nov. 9, 2010). Advocates need to … [Read more...] about 2011 Medicare Cost Sharing Details