The USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy recently posted an analysis entitled Options for containing the cost of a new Medicare dental, hearing, and vision benefit by Matthew Fiedler, Ph.D. (September 2021). Noting the potential … [Read more...] about Analysis Provides Options for Containing the Cost of a New Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Benefit
The Fight
Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now
Negotiations in Congress about the size and scope of a transformative reconciliation package are at a critical stage. Policymakers are weighing what proposals are in, what is out, and the breadth of potential coverage expansions. We urge … [Read more...] about Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now
Congress Begins Debate About Adding Dental, Hearing and Vision Benefits to Medicare – Now is the Time to Act
Congress is poised to strengthen our country’s safety net, including adding critical benefits to the Medicare program. Today, the House Ways & Means Committee began to mark-up legislation that would add dental, hearing and vision benefits to the … [Read more...] about Congress Begins Debate About Adding Dental, Hearing and Vision Benefits to Medicare – Now is the Time to Act
Medicare is at a Crossroads – Time to Dispel Myths Hindering an Historic Expansion of Benefits
Congress is in the midst of putting together an historic legislative package that would expand and strengthen our country’s safety net in a number of ways, including broad changes to health coverage. This could include adding dental, hearing and … [Read more...] about Medicare is at a Crossroads – Time to Dispel Myths Hindering an Historic Expansion of Benefits
Affordable Care Act: Millions Have Benefited Despite Sabotage
A recent Washington Post article highlighted the importance of increased access to health insurance, made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), during the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic. Citing federal data, the article reports that about … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act: Millions Have Benefited Despite Sabotage
Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument
The Center for Medicare Advocacy strongly opposes the meritless lawsuit being argued today at the Supreme Court, in which several states, with the support of the current Administration, seek a full dismantling of the Affordable Care Act. Striking … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument
Five Days until the Affordable Care Act is in Front of the Supreme Court
In five days, on November 10, the Supreme Court hears arguments about the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in California v. Texas. This ongoing litigation challenges the ACA’s individual mandate, but raises questions about … [Read more...] about Five Days until the Affordable Care Act is in Front of the Supreme Court
Dismantling the Affordable Care Act Would Harm Medicare and Medicare Beneficiaries
Spotlight on Medicare’s Financial Stability The Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this term in California v. Texas, with oral argument scheduled for November 10, 2020. This ongoing … [Read more...] about Dismantling the Affordable Care Act Would Harm Medicare and Medicare Beneficiaries
Dismantling the Affordable Care Act Would Harm Medicare and Medicare Beneficiaries
Spotlight on Closing the Part D Coverage Gap (“Donut Hole”) The Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this term in California v. Texas, with oral argument scheduled for November 10, 2020. This … [Read more...] about Dismantling the Affordable Care Act Would Harm Medicare and Medicare Beneficiaries
Dismantling the ACA Would Harm Medicare and Medicare Beneficiaries | Highlight on Preventive Services
The Supreme Court will review the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this term in California v. Texas, with oral argument scheduled for November 10, 2020. This ongoing litigation challenges the ACA’s individual mandate, but raises … [Read more...] about Dismantling the ACA Would Harm Medicare and Medicare Beneficiaries | Highlight on Preventive Services