Since the landmark Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law on March 23, 2010,[1] it has increased access to needed health services, reduced costs and improved care for millions. Yet, as this progress continues and the law's most impactful … [Read more...] about Happy Anniversary, Affordable Care Act
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Medicare Facts and Fiction: Costs and Spending Edition
In the past few weeks, the media spotlight on the country's fiscal issues has led to a flurry of attacks on Medicare.[1] Pundits and some policymakers decry Medicare spending as "the largest driver of the federal debt" and argue that … [Read more...] about Medicare Facts and Fiction: Costs and Spending Edition
States Can’t Get Full Federal Funding for Partial Medicaid Expansion
Under the Affordable Care Act, states will be eligible for greatly increased federal-match payments beginning in 2014 if they expand their Medicaid programs to cover adults with incomes up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). In a letter … [Read more...] about States Can’t Get Full Federal Funding for Partial Medicaid Expansion
The Affordable Care Act Moves Forward: What’s Up for 2013
Over two years after becoming law, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to improve health care and lower costs for millions of Americans, including those who rely on Medicare. The recent election was key to the future of the landmark legislation, … [Read more...] about The Affordable Care Act Moves Forward: What’s Up for 2013
Medicare and ACA Facts and Updates; Jimmo Update
Medicare: Just the Facts! Misinformation about Medicare and the Affordable Care Act is widespread and increasing as the election nears. Below, we try to dispel misinformation and base discussions on a factual foundation. Spread the word. … [Read more...] about Medicare and ACA Facts and Updates; Jimmo Update
Center for Medicare Advocacy Director Judith Stein Refutes Claims that ACA Hurts Medicare
House Votes for 33rd Time to Repeal Health Reform
Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted once again to repeal the Affordable Care Act with a 244-185 vote. Despite the Supreme Court affirming the law, House leaders proceeded in scheduling yet another vote to end it – the 33rd such … [Read more...] about House Votes for 33rd Time to Repeal Health Reform
Cut Through the Rhetoric: Questions to Ask After the Supreme Court ACA Decision
Originally Published at Nieman Watchdog, in ASK THIS, June 14, 2012 (available at http://niemanwatchdog.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=ask_this.view&askthisid=00569), we offer reporters and editors a checklist for stories when the … [Read more...] about Cut Through the Rhetoric: Questions to Ask After the Supreme Court ACA Decision
A Reporter’s Checklist for the Impending Obamacare Ruling
Originally Published at Nieman Watchdog, in ASK THIS, June 14, 2012 Health care expert Judith Stein, director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy, offers reporters and editors a checklist for stories when the Roberts Court's ruling on the … [Read more...] about A Reporter’s Checklist for the Impending Obamacare Ruling
Affordable Care Act in Action: People with Medicare Continue to See Savings
New data released this week shows that families and individuals who rely on Medicare continue to see direct benefits from the Affordable Care Act by saving billions of dollars on prescription drug costs.[1] So far in 2012, older and disabled … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act in Action: People with Medicare Continue to See Savings