In an Opinion and Order released on August 18, 2016, Chief Judge Christina Reiss, who oversees the “Improvement Standard” case (Jimmo v. Burwell, No. 11-cv-17 (D.Vt.)), ordered the federal government, through its Centers for Medicare … [Read more...] about Jimmo v. Sebelius Judge Orders Medicare Agency to Comply with Settlement in “Improvement Standard” Case, Provide More Education
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Jimmo v. Sebelius Plaintiffs Return to Court to Urge Enforcement
Beneficiaries Across the Country Still Denied Needed Coverage Due to Illegal Use of Improvement Standard March 1, 2016 – Today, Plaintiffs’ counsel, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid, filed a Motion for Resolution … [Read more...] about Jimmo v. Sebelius Plaintiffs Return to Court to Urge Enforcement
Jimmo Council Participant Survey Results
Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent Jimmo Implementation Council survey. We are writing to provide a summary of the results and the status of our efforts. In summary, there is enthusiasm for staying in touch and … [Read more...] about Jimmo Council Participant Survey Results
The Jimmo Implementation Council
Advancing Access to Medicare and Necessary Care for People with Long-Term Conditions and Injuries With support from the John A. Hartford Foundation the Center for Medicare Advocacy has created a multi-disciplinary Jimmo Implementation Council. … [Read more...] about The Jimmo Implementation Council
The Jimmo Implementation Council
Advancing Access to Medicare and Necessary Care for People with Long-Term Conditions and Injuries With support from the John A. Hartford Foundation the Center for Medicare Advocacy has created a multi-disciplinary Jimmo Implementation … [Read more...] about The Jimmo Implementation Council
The Jimmo Implementation Council
With support from the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Center for Medicare Advocacy has created a council of beneficiary advocates, providers, policy-makers and other partners to discuss, analyze and advance the implementation of the Jimmo v. … [Read more...] about The Jimmo Implementation Council
Thank you for joining the Jimmo Implementation Council
Thank you for your interest in the Jimmo Implemenation Council. We look forward to your insight as we move forward with Implementation of the Jimmo v. Sebelius settlement. Stay tuned for updates and further activities. More … [Read more...] about Thank you for joining the Jimmo Implementation Council
Jimmo v. Burwell
No. 5:14-cv-128 (D.Vt.), filed June 23, 2014 Issue: Whether the denial of coverage for named plaintiff Glenda Jimmo by the Medicare Appeals Council on re-review of her claim under the revised manual provisions pursuant to the Jimmo settlement … [Read more...] about Jimmo v. Burwell
Federal Case Settled for Vermont Plaintiff in Landmark Jimmo v. Sebelius Class Action − Medicare Coverage Finally Granted for Jimmo’s Skilled Maintenance Care
Twenty-one months after winning a national class action lawsuit that sought to overturn Medicare's practice of denying skilled maintenance care to patients who did not meet an "improvement standard," plaintiff Glenda Jimmo is finally … [Read more...] about Federal Case Settled for Vermont Plaintiff in Landmark Jimmo v. Sebelius Class Action − Medicare Coverage Finally Granted for Jimmo’s Skilled Maintenance Care
February 2014 – Improvement Standard Update: Re-Review of Previously Denied Claims Pursuant to Jimmo and Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Presentation: Re-Review of Previously Denied Claims Pursuant to the Jimmo Settlement (Gill Deford) Overview Claims Eligible for Review Deadlines and Request … [Read more...] about February 2014 – Improvement Standard Update: Re-Review of Previously Denied Claims Pursuant to Jimmo and Other Issues