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Home Health Comments 2023

August 11, 2022

August 5, 2022Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAttention: CMS-1766-P, P.O. Box 8013Baltimore, Maryland  21244-8013Submitted electronically to: https://www.regulations.govRe:  File … [Read more...] about Home Health Comments 2023

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CMA Alert | February 24, 2022

February 24, 2022

What Happened to Harm and Jeopardy Deficiencies Cited – and Penalties Imposed – at Nursing Facilities?In a related CMA Alert, the Center for Medicare Advocacy discussed the 50 nursing home decisions issued by Administrative Law Judges in 2020, … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | February 24, 2022

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CT Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and CMA Launch Innovative Partnership with First Virtual Educational Session

February 24, 2022

Connecticut nursing home residents, family members, and caregivers attended the first virtual education session held as a collaborative effort between the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the CT Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program this week. The goal of … [Read more...] about CT Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and CMA Launch Innovative Partnership with First Virtual Educational Session

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Home Health Webinar Q & A

January 21, 2022

January 2022The Center for Medicare Advocacy is pleased to share the following information based on questions that were received from the January 12, 2022 webinar on Medicare coverage of home health services. Recordings of that webinar and … [Read more...] about Home Health Webinar Q & A

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CMA Alert | December 9, 2021

December 9, 2021

GUEST POST: Jimmo Enforced, Preventive & Maintenance Therapy AffirmedBy John Marmarou, DPT, MSCS - Executive Director, Total Rehab & FitnessFor the last 15 years, all of my professional work and efforts have been devoted to keeping … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | December 9, 2021

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CMA Alert – October 7, 2021

October 7, 2021

Analysis Provides Options for Containing the Cost of a New Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision BenefitThe USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy recently posted an analysis entitled Options for containing the cost of a new Medicare … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – October 7, 2021

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Health Affairs Blog Highlight How the Medicare “Money Machine” Draws Medicare Advantage Plans and Investors into Direct Contracting Demonstrations

October 7, 2021

Heath Affairs Blog recently posted a two-part series by Drs. Richard Gilfillan and Donald Berwick, former Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), … [Read more...] about Health Affairs Blog Highlight How the Medicare “Money Machine” Draws Medicare Advantage Plans and Investors into Direct Contracting Demonstrations

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CMA Comments on CY 2022 HH Prospective Payment System & More

August 5, 2021

August 5, 2021Centers for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human ServicesAttention: CMS-1747-PP.O. Box 8013Baltimore, Maryland  21244-8013Submitted electronically to: http://www.regulations.govRe:  File Code … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on CY 2022 HH Prospective Payment System & More

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CMA Alert | July 8, 2021

July 8, 2021

Medicare Team Now Complete – Time to Improve the Program for BeneficiariesThis week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Dr. Meena Seshamani’s appointment as Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare. … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | July 8, 2021

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Medicare Team Now Complete – Time to Improve the Program for Beneficiaries

July 8, 2021

This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Dr. Meena Seshamani’s appointment as Deputy Administrator and Director of Center for Medicare.  Dr. Seshamani joins CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, and Health & … [Read more...] about Medicare Team Now Complete – Time to Improve the Program for Beneficiaries

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Jimmo v. Sebelius

Medicare covers skilled care to maintain or slow decline as well as to improve.

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📣Federal cuts are expected to carve a $100M hole in the Alameda Health System’s budget

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Federal cuts are expected to carve a $100M hole in the Alameda Health System’s budget 

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” is forcing an unprecedented $1 trillion cut to Medicaid spending. At the East Bay...

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You may be paying more than you need to. Medicare Savings Programs can help pay your Medicare premiums & other costs. Many people qualify and don’t know it. These programs could save you thousands each year.
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Medicare Savings Programs

Get help from your state paying your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums through a Medicare Savings Program.

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We know this will lead to more unjustified denials. At CMA, we’re here to answer all of your questions, help you understand your rights - including your right to appeal - and guide you through the daunting appeals process.

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Medicare’s new AI experiment sparks alarm among doctors, lawmakers • Stateline

A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans’ requ...

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Lots of retirees hit the road before winter comes to go to a warmer state. However, it's important to know how your Medicare coverage works when traveling between two states.

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What do Snowbirds do for Medicare Coverage? - Boomer Benefits

Each Medicare plan works differently when you're away from your permanent residence. Here's what you need to know ...

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