The 50th anniversary of Medicare has given us an opportunity to reflect on all it has accomplished to advance the health and well-being of families throughout the country. It also reminds us what could have been better – and what could still be … [Read more...] about Medicare is 50!
Medicare-50th
49. Medicare Beneficiaries are Grateful (A Compilation of Beneficiary Testimonials)
A.P., Washington StateI have a pre-existing condition (Epilepsy) and if it wasn't for Medicare, I don't think I could afford the medications needed to control it.__________L.F., ColoradoMedicare has helped me in so many … [Read more...] about 49. Medicare Beneficiaries are Grateful (A Compilation of Beneficiary Testimonials)
48. Medicare Should Properly Cover Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies
While the Medicare Act covers physical, speech, and occupational therapies in various community-based and facility settings, coverage is often denied or inappropriately limited. Most often, this is because the individual requires therapy to … [Read more...] about 48. Medicare Should Properly Cover Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapies
47. Medicare Should Include Drug Coverage in the Traditional Program (and Negotiate Prices)
By T.P., PhD, a Medicare Beneficiary from OhioI would like to express my view that it would be cheaper and more efficient for all to have drug coverage as part of Medicare itself and not as a separate plan handled by private insurance companies. … [Read more...] about 47. Medicare Should Include Drug Coverage in the Traditional Program (and Negotiate Prices)
46. Medicare Must Continue to Evolve – Add Coverage for Hearing Aids
By Max Richtman, President & CEO National Committee to Preserve Social Security and MedicareAs we celebrate Medicare’s 50th anniversary, it’s important to remember that one of Medicare’s most important hallmarks is the … [Read more...] about 46. Medicare Must Continue to Evolve – Add Coverage for Hearing Aids
44. Medicare to the Rescue
By D.C., CaliforniaLast October I awoke early one morning with a severe pain radiating from my abdomen to my back. I had never had a pain quite like this before. I had recently moved, and my new primary care physician was not available. I had had … [Read more...] about 44. Medicare to the Rescue
43. Medicare Should Be Allowed to Work
By Lisa Hall, Appeals Administrator, Center for Medicare Advocacy After beginning to work for Medicare beneficiaries, I was amazed to realize that Medicare, which is a federal health care insurance that we are all entitled to and count … [Read more...] about 43. Medicare Should Be Allowed to Work
42. Medicare Provides Economic Security
By L.S., a Medicare Beneficiary from New YorkMedicare has kept my family from being homeless. My husband had three different kinds of cancer, with surgery and radiation. He had three necessary replacements – hip and both knees and he … [Read more...] about 42. Medicare Provides Economic Security
41. Medicare’s Appeals Process Is an Important Beneficiary Protection that Must Be Fixed
One of the most fundamental rights set out in the Constitution is the right to due process of law when government action harms an individual. “Due process” means both notice and an opportunity to be heard. In other words, individuals are … [Read more...] about 41. Medicare’s Appeals Process Is an Important Beneficiary Protection that Must Be Fixed
40. Medicare Lets People with Disabilities Live Their Lives
By C.G., CaliforniaMy younger sister who has now passed became very ill at the age of 12 years old with kidney disease. She eventually had both of her kidneys removed, and Medicare was there for the long haul. She also came down with a severe … [Read more...] about 40. Medicare Lets People with Disabilities Live Their Lives