At the time of this writing, an impasse continues regarding the next COVID-19 relief bill. In May, the House of Representatives passed the HEROES Act, a $3.4 trillion COVID relief package; in July the Senate GOP introduced the HEALS Act, a $1 … [Read more...] about With Next COVID Relief Bill Stalled, President Trump Issues Directives of Questionable Authority and Threatens Social Security and Medicare
The Fight
Improve Medicare for All Beneficiaries
Medicare is extremely popular, but it needs attention to ensure all beneficiaries receive comprehensive coverage and equitable treatment. The Medicare program that Americans know and cherish has been allowed to wither. Traditional Medicare, preferred … [Read more...] about Improve Medicare for All Beneficiaries
Medicare Trustees Report: Projections Similar to Last Year, and Savings Are Available
On April 22, 2020, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees released their 2020 annual report, which offers projections concerning the fiscal health of the Medicare and Social Security programs. The Medicare Trustees estimate that the Part A Trust … [Read more...] about Medicare Trustees Report: Projections Similar to Last Year, and Savings Are Available
Decisive Win for Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court Rules Sabotage Attempt Illegal
The Supreme Court has ruled that an attempt to sabotage the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by reneging on payments to insurers was illegal. The “risk corridors” program guaranteed payments to insurance companies that had unexpected losses during the first … [Read more...] about Decisive Win for Affordable Care Act: Supreme Court Rules Sabotage Attempt Illegal
Fact-Checking the State of the Union Speech Regarding Health Care
Earlier this week, President Trump delivered the annual State of the Union speech (see the transcript here). Here we provide a summary of some of the false and misleading statements concerning health care, along with the facts. Statement 1: “I … [Read more...] about Fact-Checking the State of the Union Speech Regarding Health Care
Administration Encourages States to Block Grant Medicaid
On January 30, 2020 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued new guidance, through a State Medicaid Director Letter, which encourages states to voluntarily adopt caps on their federal Medicaid funds under a Medicaid section 1115 … [Read more...] about Administration Encourages States to Block Grant Medicaid
Supreme Court Allows Harmful “Public Charge” Immigration Rule to Continue – For Now
On January 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court in 5-4 vote allowed the Trump administration’s “public charge” immigration rule to go into effect while litigation over the policy continues in the lower courts. The Center joins many partner organizations … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Allows Harmful “Public Charge” Immigration Rule to Continue – For Now
Court Decision Could Lead to the Demise of the Entire Affordable Care Act
In a decision that jeopardizes the health care of millions of Americans and the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA), the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Texas v. United States that the ACA’s individual mandate is unconstitutional. The Court … [Read more...] about Court Decision Could Lead to the Demise of the Entire Affordable Care Act
Medicare is Being Privatized. Where is the Outcry?
For years, the Center for Medicare Advocacy has warned of wasteful overspending on private Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, the limitations on access to physicians and health care provided by MA, and the difficulties in obtaining the same coverage from … [Read more...] about Medicare is Being Privatized. Where is the Outcry?
CMS Administrator Seema Verma Testifies on Health Care Sabotage Before House Subcommittee
Over the last several years, the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center) has written at length about the Trump Administration’s detrimental changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare, Medicaid, and other vital health care programs. On … [Read more...] about CMS Administrator Seema Verma Testifies on Health Care Sabotage Before House Subcommittee