As midterm elections near, young Americans will be in the spotlight. Young Americans have been integral to a number of surprising primary victories across the country. And, for the first time, they will surpass Baby Boomers as the largest generation … [Read more...] about Medicare Matters for Young Americans: Expect It, Protect It!
The Fight
Health Care Sabotage: Expanded “Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance” is Here
Starting this week, consumers may purchase short-term, limited-duration insurance policies that will provide coverage for up to one year. It is important to remember that these skimpy plans were never intended to be used as long-term … [Read more...] about Health Care Sabotage: Expanded “Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance” is Here
Center Launches SaveMedicareNow Initiative Ahead of Mid-Term Elections
In the weeks leading up to the mid-term elections, the Center for Medicare Advocacy will work to ensure Medicare gains momentum as a top issue for voters and candidates. During an audio news conference announcing the SaveMedicareNow initiative, led … [Read more...] about Center Launches SaveMedicareNow Initiative Ahead of Mid-Term Elections
2018 Will Determine the Future of Medicare
Public Support for Medicare is at an All-Time High, But Experts See Continuing Threats to the ProgramSept. 25, 2018, WASHINGTON – The Center for Medicare Advocacy held a media briefing today to shed light on ongoing and upcoming … [Read more...] about 2018 Will Determine the Future of Medicare
More Health Care Sabotage: Inadequate Funding for Navigators
This week, CMS announced it was awarding significantly less funding for navigator organizations than in the past for the upcoming Affordable Care Act open enrollment season. Overall, the program’s funding has been reduced from 2016’s $100 … [Read more...] about More Health Care Sabotage: Inadequate Funding for Navigators
Health Care Sabotage: Association Health Plans Are Here
Thanks to a final rule issued by the Administration, Association Health Plans (AHPs) will be available starting this month. Expanding AHPs will make it easier for certain small employers to offer plans that don’t have Affordable Care Act (ACA) … [Read more...] about Health Care Sabotage: Association Health Plans Are Here
Health Care Sabotage Continues: New Pre-Existing Conditions Legislation Not What It Seems; GAO Critical of HHS ACA Enrollment Actions
New Legislation Dealing with Pre-existing Conditions is Not What it SeemsLast week Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) and others introduced the Ensuring Coverage for Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act. This bill would amend the Health Insurance … [Read more...] about Health Care Sabotage Continues: New Pre-Existing Conditions Legislation Not What It Seems; GAO Critical of HHS ACA Enrollment Actions
The Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments Opposing Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Requirements
In conjunction with other advocacy organizations, the Center for Medicare Advocacy submitted comments during the re-opened comment period for the Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid Section 1115 waiver demonstration application. The Center strongly believes … [Read more...] about The Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments Opposing Kentucky’s Medicaid Work Requirements
Health Care Sabotage – Slandering a Program Which Has Widely Expanded Access and Coverage
Last week, the Secretary of Health and Human Services was reported as claiming, in remarks to the American Legislative Exchange Council, that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has caused 28 million Americans to be uninsured. In light of this statement, … [Read more...] about Health Care Sabotage – Slandering a Program Which Has Widely Expanded Access and Coverage
Major Health Care Sabotage: HHS Issues Final Rule on Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance
Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released the final rule expanding the use of Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance. For months, we have been highlighting how these “Junk Plans” would adversely impact both … [Read more...] about Major Health Care Sabotage: HHS Issues Final Rule on Short-Term Limited-Duration Insurance