For Immediate Release Contact: Judith Stein, 860-456-7790February 17, 2011The House of Representatives will vote today on an amendment to the 2011 Continuing Budget Resolution that would prevent all spending to implement the Affordable Care … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy to Congress: Defunding the Affordable Care Act Will Hurt Medicare Beneficiaries and Their Families
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Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Testimony to House Ways & Means Committee: The Affordable Care Act Strengthens the Medicare Program and Retains Its Guaranteed Benefits
For Immediate Release Contact: Judith Stein, 860-456-7790February 9, 2011 Vicki Gottlich, 202-293-5760Medicare reforms included in the Affordable Care Act do not reduce Medicare's guaranteed benefits. In fact, health care reform expands … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Testimony to House Ways & Means Committee: The Affordable Care Act Strengthens the Medicare Program and Retains Its Guaranteed Benefits
Medicare Changes Effective January 1, 2011
This Alert serves as a reminder about changes to Medicare that go into effect on January 1, 2011. 1. The Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program[1] Beginning … [Read more...] about Medicare Changes Effective January 1, 2011
Health Care Reform Does Not Cut Medicare Benefits
Health care reform does not cut Medicare benefits. In fact, health care reform expands Medicare coverage, by eliminating cost-sharing for preventive services, adding a yearly wellness visit, limiting some cost-sharing in private Medicare plans, and … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform Does Not Cut Medicare Benefits
Health reform is Already Working, More Help Starts Tomorrow
September 22, 2010For Immediate Release Contact: Judith Stein, (860) 456-7790 jstein@medicareadvocacy.orgVicki Gottlich, (202) 293-5760 vgottlich@medicareadvocacy.orgThe Affordable Care Act has already helped millions. For example, over one … [Read more...] about Health reform is Already Working, More Help Starts Tomorrow
Affordable Care Act Expands Medicare Coverage for Prevention and Wellness
The Affordable Care Act[1] (ACA) adds coverage for a new "Wellness Visit" and eliminates cost-sharing for almost all of the preventive services covered by Medicare, effective January 1, 2011. This Alert discusses both provisions. Wellness … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act Expands Medicare Coverage for Prevention and Wellness
Health Reform in Action: Donut Hole Rebate Checks Start Arriving June 10, 2010
Medicare beneficiaries who enter the prescription drug coverage gap (known as the "Donut Hole") anytime before the end 2010 should receive a one time $250 rebate check from Medicare. The first checks, for people who hit the Donut Hole … [Read more...] about Health Reform in Action: Donut Hole Rebate Checks Start Arriving June 10, 2010