14 million people will become uninsured in 2018 if the proposed Affordable Care Act repeal legislation becomes law according to yesterday’s Congressional Budget Office (CBO) Report, (3/13/2017). The American Health Care Act proposal, which has … [Read more...] about Statement: CBO Report Confirms ACA Repeal Legislation Will Reduce Health Coverage, Care and Undermine Medicare
The Fight
Medicaid is Essential for Millions of Medicare Beneficiaries
Congress is now considering the AHCA, the Bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. The proposed repeal legislation would lead to extreme cuts in Medicaid. Thus, it is essential to underscore the role Medicaid plays for millions of Medicare … [Read more...] about Medicaid is Essential for Millions of Medicare Beneficiaries
American Health Care Act (AHCA): A Repeal and Regress Plan
March 7, 2017, Washington, DC – Last night House Republicans presented a bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and cut Medicaid payments to states. While the new bill, “America Health Care Act” (AHCA) lacks either an … [Read more...] about American Health Care Act (AHCA): A Repeal and Regress Plan
100 National Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Radical Changes to Medicaid
— Advocates Oppose Medicaid Block Grants and Per Capita Caps —March 3, 2017 Contact:Center for Medicare Advocacy - Matthew Shepard: 860-456-7790, mshepard@medicareadvocacy.org Justice in Aging – Vanessa Barrington: … [Read more...] about 100 National Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Radical Changes to Medicaid
Health Savings Accounts and Medicare Beneficiaries
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) DefinedHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) are savings accounts that allow consumers to put money aside to pay for certain “qualified health expenses” on a tax-free basis. HSAs are used in tandem with high … [Read more...] about Health Savings Accounts and Medicare Beneficiaries
President Trump’s Address to Congress Brings No New News on Health
Last night, President Trump, in a speech to Congress, discussed health care but offered no new insight into his Administration’s plans concerning the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and Medicare. A day after noting that “nobody knew … [Read more...] about President Trump’s Address to Congress Brings No New News on Health
Back to the Future: High Risk Pools Annotated Bibliography
Many Americans are greatly concerned that repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will once again leave people with pre-existing conditions without health insurance. The ACA replacement proposal released by Speaker Ryan on February 16 would move … [Read more...] about Back to the Future: High Risk Pools Annotated Bibliography
Repealing Medicaid Expansion Could Lead to Thousands of Deaths in the U.S. Annually
According to a recent report from Vox, Congressional plans to repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have devastating consequences for thousands of Americans each year. Vox’s Julia Belluz cites evidence to estimate that … [Read more...] about Repealing Medicaid Expansion Could Lead to Thousands of Deaths in the U.S. Annually
House Republicans Present Outline of Plan that Would Gut Health Coverage
Replace – verb – 1. To place again; to restore to a former place, position, condition, or the like.Retrench – verb – 1. Reduce amount of, cut down; economizeRegress – noun – 2. Movement … [Read more...] about House Republicans Present Outline of Plan that Would Gut Health Coverage
The Center for Medicare Advocacy Comments on the Confirmation Hearing of Seema Verma
February 17, 2017 – WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for Seema Verma, President Trump's nominee for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Ms. Verma is … [Read more...] about The Center for Medicare Advocacy Comments on the Confirmation Hearing of Seema Verma