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Self-Help Packet for Hospital Discharge
Introduction Hospital Discharge Checklist Hospital Coverage Quick Screen Hospital Discharge Rights & Action Steps Glossary of Terms Federal Regulations Introduction The Center for Medicare Advocacy produced this packet to … [Read more...] about Self-Help Packet for Hospital Discharge
Expedited v. Standard Medicare Appeals: Not Knowing the Difference Could Cost You Your Appeal Rights!
Here’s the Issue Expedited Medicare appeals and standard Medicare appeals are designed to address different things and there are situations where a Medicare beneficiary must pursue both types of appeals. Expedited Appeals – … [Read more...] about Expedited v. Standard Medicare Appeals: Not Knowing the Difference Could Cost You Your Appeal Rights!
The Worst-Performing Nursing Facilities Are Seldom Sanctioned; Self-Reporting is Not an Accurate Quality Measurement
According to an analysis by the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) few sanctions are imposed for the poor care provided by nursing facilities identified by the Federal Government as among those providing the poorest quality of care and quality … [Read more...] about The Worst-Performing Nursing Facilities Are Seldom Sanctioned; Self-Reporting is Not an Accurate Quality Measurement
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
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
Warning: Medicare Payment Limits Are Bad for Health!
One of the deficit reduction proposals being discussed to achieve savings from Medicare is to introduce new cost-sharing for home health care. As a means to ward off such potential home health co-payments, some instead suggest capping Medicare … [Read more...] about Warning: Medicare Payment Limits Are Bad for Health!
Special Report – Independence of Medicare Administrative Law Judges Threatened by Office of Inspector General’s Recommendations
In November, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued a report entitled, "Improvements are Needed at the Administrative Law Judge Level of Medicare Appeals." The report can be found at … [Read more...] about Special Report – Independence of Medicare Administrative Law Judges Threatened by Office of Inspector General’s Recommendations
Save Medicare Page – Jimmo Theme
Over 50 Million Americans Rely on Medicare. We've got their backs. Will you have ours? For over 26 years, The Center for Medicare Advocacy has been a tireless … [Read more...] about Save Medicare Page – Jimmo Theme
The Affordable Care Act Moves Forward: What’s Up for 2013
Over two years after becoming law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to improve health care and lower costs for millions of Americans, including those who rely on Medicare. The recent election was key to the future of the landmark legislation, … [Read more...] about The Affordable Care Act Moves Forward: What’s Up for 2013