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
The Fight
Supreme Court Nomination Could Have Devastating Consequences for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare
A Statement from the Center for Medicare Advocacy If Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its critical protections for people who rely on Medicare will be in mortal danger. Hearings begin … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Nomination Could Have Devastating Consequences for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare
Candidates: Don’t Forget Medicare
As the nation prepares for the November election and debates, health care news and concerns are understandably dominated by COVID-19. Amid the pandemic, the Center for Medicare Advocacy urges candidates to remember the increased need for health … [Read more...] about Candidates: Don’t Forget Medicare
Medicare’s Finances – Challenges and Solutions
As discussed in a previous CMA Alert, in April 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. At that time, … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Finances – Challenges and Solutions
With Next COVID Relief Bill Stalled, President Trump Issues Directives of Questionable Authority and Threatens Social Security and Medicare
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
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