“Dental care has been the most frustrating part of being a senior, and has the most to do with maintaining health in general.” - Michael Allen, California“This is a very important issue, the ability to eat is vital to a … [Read more...] about Selected Beneficiary Comments from Center for Medicare Advocacy Petition Regarding Oral Health Care
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Center for Medicare Advocacy and Partners Meet with CMS to Discuss Medicare Coverage of Oral Health Care
On May 5, 2016 Center for Medicare Advocacy executive director Judith Stein and Senior Attorney Wey-Wey Kwok, the Dental Lifeline Network, the Medicare Rights Center, and former CMS (then HCFA) administrator Bruce Vladeck, met with CMS officials to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy and Partners Meet with CMS to Discuss Medicare Coverage of Oral Health Care
May 2016 – Medicare’s Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
MEDICARE’S COVERAGE OF ORAL HEALTH Current Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) policy[1] broadly bars Medicare coverage for practically all dental services. The Center for Medicare Advocacy firmly believes that … [Read more...] about May 2016 – Medicare’s Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
May 2016 – Medicare Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
Welcome and Housekeeping (David Lipschutz, Moderator) Medicare’s Coverage of Oral Health (Wey-Wey Kwok) Medically necessary oral health care Goal: add a comprehensive oral health benefit to … [Read more...] about May 2016 – Medicare Coverage of Oral Health & Other Issues
Take Action: Oral Health Care is Health Care
Sign our petition to remind CMS that Medicare should cover medically necessary oral health care.Medicare was created to help older people and people with disabilities. It should not deny clinically essential or life-saving … [Read more...] about Take Action: Oral Health Care is Health Care
Dental/Oral Health
Legal Memorandum: Statutory Authority Exists for Medicare to Cover Medically Necessary Oral Health CareThe following is the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s legal analysis and does not represent the federal Medicare agency’s (CMS') position or … [Read more...] about Dental/Oral Health
Comments on Proposed Rules: CY 2016 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model; and Home Health Quality reporting Requirements
September 1, 2015SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY http://www.regulations.govAndrew Slavitt, Acting Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health & Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, … [Read more...] about Comments on Proposed Rules: CY 2016 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; home Health Value-Based Purchasing Model; and Home Health Quality reporting Requirements
Case Study: Home Health Coverage and Medicare Advantage Plan Responsibilities
The Center for Medicare Advocacy received an e-mail inquiry from an individual requesting assistance advocating for her sister, Mrs. B. Mrs. B is a Medicare beneficiary enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and in need of home health … [Read more...] about Case Study: Home Health Coverage and Medicare Advantage Plan Responsibilities
Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments to Senate Finance Committee and CMS Regarding Important Health Care Proposals
1. Comments to Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care WorkgroupOn June 22, 2015, the Center for Medicare Advocacy submitted comments to the Senate Finance Committee Chronic Care Workgroup in response to the Committee’s May 22, 2015 request … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments to Senate Finance Committee and CMS Regarding Important Health Care Proposals
Self-Help Packet for Home Health Care Appeals Including “Improvement Standard” Denials
Introduction Checklist for Home Health Appeals Quick Screen: Should My Home Health Care Be Covered By Medicare? Home Health Appeal Details Additional Information The “Improvement Standard” Myth and Home Health … [Read more...] about Self-Help Packet for Home Health Care Appeals Including “Improvement Standard” Denials