The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has waived two limitations on Medicare Part A skilled nursing facility (SNF) coverage during the coronavirus pandemic: The 3-day qualifying hospital stay requirement; andThe 100-day benefit … [Read more...] about Expanded Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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CMA Alert | January 7, 2021
Finding a Way Into 2021COVID Relief and Omnibus Package: Overview of Medicare ProvisionsAffordable Care Act: Millions Have Benefited Despite Sabotage2021 Medicare Reminders: Medicare Advantage Enrollees Can Still Make a Change, Possible Special … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | January 7, 2021
CMA Alert | December 17, 2020
Center for Medicare Advocacy Urges Incoming Administration to Suspend Direct Contracting Demonstration“Observation Status” May Disproportionately Burden Medicare Beneficiaries in the Most Vulnerable NeighborhoodsConfirmed: Without Good Oral Health, … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | December 17, 2020
“Observation Status” May Disproportionately Burden Medicare Beneficiaries in the Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
A new study shows that the consequences of “observation status” may disproportionately burden Medicare beneficiaries in neighborhoods with high levels of socioeconomic deprivation. When hospitalized patients are labeled in observation status they … [Read more...] about “Observation Status” May Disproportionately Burden Medicare Beneficiaries in the Most Vulnerable Neighborhoods
CMA Alert | July 29, 2020
UPDATED - COVID-19: An Advocates Guide to Beneficiary Related Medicare Changes Special Report - Who’s Providing Care to Nursing Home Residents? Research Underscores Disproportionate Impact of COVID-19 WHO Releases New Policy Brief: “Preventing … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 29, 2020
CMA Alert | July 9, 2020
CMS Issues Clarifications on How to Obtain Additional Coverage during the Pandemic Special Report - Additional Infection Control Surveys at Nursing Facilities Show Same Results: Few Deficiencies, Most Called “No Harm” Center for Medicare Advocacy … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 9, 2020
COVID-19: An Advocates Guide to Beneficiary Related Medicare Changes
Updated: November 9, 2021 The global COVID-19 crisis has led to many changes in health care rules, including in the Medicare program. Most of the Medicare changes are slated to be temporary, but advocates will need to watch which provisions do and … [Read more...] about COVID-19: An Advocates Guide to Beneficiary Related Medicare Changes
CMA Alert – April 9, 2020
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage, Discharges, and Transfers During the COVID Crisis CDC’s Report on Coronavirus in a Seattle Nursing Facility: What it Tells Us About Staffing Problems Nationwide; What We Must Do to Address Lessons … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – April 9, 2020
Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage, Discharges, and Transfers During the COVID Crisis
Skilled nursing facilities (SNFs/nursing homes) often tell residents and families that they are discharging the resident because Medicare will no longer pay for the resident’s stay. In a previous Alert (Jan. 2016), the Center for Medicare Advocacy … [Read more...] about Medicare Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage, Discharges, and Transfers During the COVID Crisis
Statement for the Record – Caring for Aging Americans Hearing – November 14, 2019
WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE HEARING “CARING FOR AGING AMERICANS” November 14, 2019 STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD Statement of Toby S. Edelman Senior Policy Attorney Center for Medicare Advocacy 1025 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 709 Washington, … [Read more...] about Statement for the Record – Caring for Aging Americans Hearing – November 14, 2019