For Immediate ReleaseContact: Matthew Shepard mshepard@medicareadvocacy.org 860-456-7790Feb. 9, 2017 – In a decision released on February 8, 2017, a federal judge allowed Medicare hospital patients seeking a right to appeal their … [Read more...] about Judge Allows Medicare Observation Status Appeal Rights Case to Proceed
litigation update
Court Allows Medicare “Rubber Stamp” Case to Go Forward and Certifies Nationwide Class
On August 8, a federal judge in Connecticut largely denied the government’s motion to dismiss and granted plaintiff’s motion for certification of a nationwide class. Sherman v. Burwell, No. 3:15-cv-1468 (JAM) (D. Conn.). The … [Read more...] about Court Allows Medicare “Rubber Stamp” Case to Go Forward and Certifies Nationwide Class
Exley v. Burwell: Fairness Hearing on Class Action Settlement about Delays in ALJ Appeals Rescheduled to August 1, 2016
As previously reported, a court preliminarily approved settlement in the case of Exley v. Burwell, 3:14-cv-1230 (JAM) (D. Conn.), in March of this year. Since then the government requested and the plaintiffs agreed to a revision in the proposed … [Read more...] about Exley v. Burwell: Fairness Hearing on Class Action Settlement about Delays in ALJ Appeals Rescheduled to August 1, 2016
Federal Judge Rules Case to Fix Broken Medicare Appeals System May Continue
On January 29, 2015, a federal judge ruled that Medicare beneficiaries who filed suit about the lengthy and illegal delays in Administrative Law Judge appeals may proceed with the case. The Center for Medicare Advocacy, which represents the … [Read more...] about Federal Judge Rules Case to Fix Broken Medicare Appeals System May Continue
Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues to Fix Broken Medicare Appeals System
On August 26, 2014, the Center for Medicare Advocacy filed a nationwide class action lawsuit in United States District Court (Lessler et al. v. Burwell, 3:14-CV-1230, D. Conn.). The five named plaintiffs, from Connecticut, New York and Ohio, have all … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Sues to Fix Broken Medicare Appeals System
Disappointing Decision from Court in Challenge to “Observation Status” Highlights Need to Pass Legislation
On September 23, a federal judge in Connecticut dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Center for Medicare Advocacy and the National Senior Citizens Law Center on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries who have been placed on "observation … [Read more...] about Disappointing Decision from Court in Challenge to “Observation Status” Highlights Need to Pass Legislation
Judge Approves Settlement in Jimmo vs. Sebelius After Court Hearing
Completion of legal process for beneficiaries with long-term and chronic conditions January 24, 2013 - Mansfield, Conn. – The Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with its co-counsel Vermont Legal Aid are pleased that the Settlement … [Read more...] about Judge Approves Settlement in Jimmo vs. Sebelius After Court Hearing
Settlement Reached to End Medicare’s “Improvement Standard”
Attorneys from the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Vermont Legal Aid and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have agreed to settle the "Improvement Standard" case, Jimmo v. Sebelius.[1] A proposed settlement agreement[2] … [Read more...] about Settlement Reached to End Medicare’s “Improvement Standard”
Appeal Rights Confirmed for Medicare Hospice Beneficiaries in Case Brought By Center for Medicare Advocacy
Back vs. Sebelius, 9th Circuit 7/5/2012 Although it dismissed the case, the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals today also confirmed that Medicare hospice patients have the right to appeal denials of services. The defendant, Secretary of Health and … [Read more...] about Appeal Rights Confirmed for Medicare Hospice Beneficiaries in Case Brought By Center for Medicare Advocacy
Center for Medicare Advocacy Files Amicus Brief In Support Of the Affordable Care Act
Joining five other national organizations that represent the interests of elderly and disabled people, the Center for Medicare Advocacy filed an amicus brief on January 30 in the United States Supreme Court supporting a position of the federal … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Files Amicus Brief In Support Of the Affordable Care Act