What a loss. Just the sense of not having Justice Ginsburg in the world shakes the solidity of an already shaken soul. We in the public interest lawyering community, as well as all of those who work to repair the world, feel adrift. Again. John … [Read more...] about In Memory of Justice Ginsburg – From our Executive Director, Judy Stein
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Extra Time to Pay Medicare Premiums Ends September 30, 2020
In light of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) allowed beneficiaries extra time to pay premiums. The opportunity to submit past-due premiums ends on September 30, 2020. In a letter sent to … [Read more...] about Extra Time to Pay Medicare Premiums Ends September 30, 2020
Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 1 Now Available
Elder Justice: What “No Harm” Really Means for Residents is a newsletter published by the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the Long Term Care Community Coalition. The purpose of the newsletter is to provide residents, families, friends, and advocates … [Read more...] about Elder Justice Newsletter – Vol 3, Issue 1 Now Available
Medicare & You 2021 – An Assessment of Bias in Favor of Medicare Advantage
Introduction It 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
Center for Medicare Advocacy Issue Brief, Examining Health Care Disparities
The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently released an Issue Brief, Examining Health Care Disparities: An Analysis of Home Health Care Received by Connecticut’s Dually Eligible Population. With support from the Connecticut Health Foundation and … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Issue Brief, Examining Health Care Disparities
Study Finds Lower Mortality Rates in Unionized New York State Nursing Facilities
An analysis of nursing facilities in New York State finds that, compared to facilities without labor unions, facilities with unions had: A 30% lower morality rate from COVID-19A 42% “relative decrease in COVID-19 infection rates” among … [Read more...] about Study Finds Lower Mortality Rates in Unionized New York State Nursing Facilities
Center Comments on Florida Managed Medical Assistance Waiver Request
The Center for Medicare Advocacy submitted joint comments with the Florida Health Justice Project (FHJP) to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Florida’s application to the CMS seeking a two-year extension of the 1115 … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Florida Managed Medical Assistance Waiver Request
CMS Long-Term Care Commission Issues Report
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes, whose formation was announced in late April,[1] has issued its final report.[2] The Report identifies 27 recommendations and … [Read more...] about CMS Long-Term Care Commission Issues Report
Kaiser Family Foundation Issues Report on Racial Disparities and COVID-19
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation Issue Brief reviewing data and analysis of COVID-19 infections, highlights the disparate impact of infection for people of color. The Issue Brief, Racial Disparities in COVID-19: Key Findings from Available … [Read more...] about Kaiser Family Foundation Issues Report on Racial Disparities and COVID-19
CMS Releases Update to Manual for State Payment of Medicare Premiums
On September 8, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released an updated version of the Manual for State Payment of Medicare Premiums (formerly called “State Buy-in Manual”). The Manual updates information and instructions for … [Read more...] about CMS Releases Update to Manual for State Payment of Medicare Premiums