December 4, 2020VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONThe Hon. Alex Azar, SecretaryU.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue SWWashington, DC 20201Re: Docket No. HHS–OS– 2020–0012: Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory … [Read more...] about Comments on HHS “Regulations Rule”
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CMA Alert | October 1, 2020
Updates - Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Starting October 15Free Webinar - Medicare Enrollment Issues for 2021MA Plans Allowed to Report Less Data about Appeals OutcomesUpdates - Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Starting October 15The … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | October 1, 2020
Updates | Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Starting October 15
The Annual Election Period (AEP) – the period during which individuals with Medicare can make coverage elections regarding Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans for the following year – will start October 15th and last until December … [Read more...] about Updates | Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Starting October 15
Medicare & You 2021 – An Assessment of Bias in Favor of Medicare Advantage
IntroductionIt is critical that Medicare beneficiaries know all of their options when it comes to their health coverage. Currently a Medicare beneficiary can receive her coverage through Original (sometimes called “traditional”) Medicare or … [Read more...] about Medicare & You 2021 – An Assessment of Bias in Favor of Medicare Advantage
CMA Alert | September 10, 2020
Testing Nursing Home Residents for COVID-19 Medicare’s Finances – Challenges and Solutions Senators Release Report Concerning Postal Service Problems and Delays in Receipt of Mail-Order Drugs CMS Releases Update to Manual for State Payment of … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | September 10, 2020
Medicare’s Finances – Challenges and Solutions
As discussed in a previous CMA Alert, in April 2020, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees released their 2020 annual report, which offers projections concerning the fiscal health of the Medicare and Social Security programs. At that time, … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Finances – Challenges and Solutions
CMA Alert | June 18, 2020
House Briefing on Covid and Nursing Homes Highlights Longstanding Problems in Staffing and Infection Control; Committee Launches Investigation of CMS and Five Nursing Home Chains Special Report - Nursing Homes Cited with Infection Control … [Read more...] about CMA Alert | June 18, 2020
Administration Issues Final Rule Undermining Non-Discrimination Protections, Days Later Supreme Court Renders Landmark Decision Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Over the last week, the country has taken both a step backward and a step forward with respect to protections against discrimination: One a final rule by the Trump Administration rolling back critical non-discrimination provisions in health care, … [Read more...] about Administration Issues Final Rule Undermining Non-Discrimination Protections, Days Later Supreme Court Renders Landmark Decision Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
CMA Alert – April 30, 2020
Medicare Trustees Report: Projections Similar to Last Year, and Savings Are Available Decisive Win for Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court Rules Sabotage Attempt Illegal UPDATED - COVID-19: An Advocates Guide to Medicare Changes Free Webinar: … [Read more...] about CMA Alert – April 30, 2020
Medicare Trustees Report: Projections Similar to Last Year, and Savings Are Available
On April 22, 2020, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees released their 2020 annual report, which offers projections concerning the fiscal health of the Medicare and Social Security programs. The Medicare Trustees estimate that the Part A Trust … [Read more...] about Medicare Trustees Report: Projections Similar to Last Year, and Savings Are Available