The Center for Medicare Advocacy has submitted comments on the proposed annual update for Medicare reimbursement for skilled nursing facilities. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) predicted in 2018 that implementation of the new … [Read more...] about Center Submits Comments on Medicare Reimbursement for Skilled Nursing Facilities
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CMA Comments on CMS Requests for Information
Request for Information (RFI) Related to Comprehensive Regulations To Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH)The Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare submitted comments on CMS-6098-NC, the … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on CMS Requests for Information
Joint Comments on Proposed Conditions of Participation
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) submitted comments together with Justice in Aging on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule regarding Conditions of Participation in Medicare. Our comments outlined how the NPRM’s … [Read more...] about Joint Comments on Proposed Conditions of Participation
CMA Comments on Proposed 2027 MA Rates
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Contract Year (CY) 2027 Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Advance Rate Notice. The annual notice establishes payment … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Proposed 2027 MA Rates
CMA Submits Comments Opposing Repeal of the Final Nurse Staffing Rule
The Center for Medicare Advocacy has submitted its comments strongly opposing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ interim final rule with comment, entitled “Repeal of Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities,” … [Read more...] about CMA Submits Comments Opposing Repeal of the Final Nurse Staffing Rule
CMA Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2026
The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) submitted comments on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule regarding “Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule for 2026
CMA Comments on 2026 Proposed Home Health Payment Rules
August 27, 2025VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesDepartment of Health and Human Services7500 Security BoulevardBaltimore, MD 21244-8013Re: Home Health CY2026 Proposed RuleDear Administrator … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on 2026 Proposed Home Health Payment Rules
CMA Comments on Proposed Medicare Advantage Payment for CY2026
On January 10, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the “Calendar Year (CY) 2026 Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies (the CY 2026 … [Read more...] about CMA Comments on Proposed Medicare Advantage Payment for CY2026
Center Comments on 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, Outpatient Prospective Payment System
Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments on Proposed Physician Fee Schedule RuleOn July 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published a proposed rule titled “Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2025 Payment … [Read more...] about Center Comments on 2025 Physician Fee Schedule, Outpatient Prospective Payment System
Center Comments to House Ways & Means, July 2024
The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently sent a letter to the House Committee on Ways and Means regarding Medicare consumer protection issues in legislation that the Committee marked up on June 27, 2024. While the Center appreciates the Committee’s … [Read more...] about Center Comments to House Ways & Means, July 2024