Comments to Medicare Marketing Guidelines (MMG) Submitted by Center for Medicare Advocacy April 4, 2019 The following comments were submitted to CMS online via 2020 MCMG feedback tool: … [Read more...] about Center Comments on Medicare Marketing Guidelines
Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage Case Spotlight
The son of a hospitalized patient recently called the Center for Medicare Advocacy. His father was ready for discharge. Physicians at both the hospital and the inpatient rehabilitation hospital (IRH) agreed that the patient would benefit from IRH … [Read more...] about Medicare Advantage Case Spotlight
Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments to CMS’ Draft 2020 Call Letter for Medicare Advantage and Part D
On January 30, 2019, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued Part II of its draft 2020 Call Letter, an annual set of proposed rules, guidelines and clarifications for Part C Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans that want to … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Comments to CMS’ Draft 2020 Call Letter for Medicare Advantage and Part D
Improve and Expand Medicare: CMS Should Provide Objective Information About Medicare Options
Recently, the Center for Medicare Advocacy laid out our Medicare Platform for the New Congress. One of the core considerations to improve Medicare for all beneficiaries, now and in the future, is the need to preserve and expand consumer protections … [Read more...] about Improve and Expand Medicare: CMS Should Provide Objective Information About Medicare Options
Improve and Expand Medicare: Create Parity Between Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare
Recently, the Center for Medicare Advocacy laid out our Medicare Platform for the New Congress. One of the core considerations to improve Medicare for all beneficiaries, now and in the future, is the need to preserve and expand consumer protections … [Read more...] about Improve and Expand Medicare: Create Parity Between Medicare Advantage and Traditional Medicare
Center Submits Comments on Proposed Medicare Prescription Drug Rule
The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently submitted comments to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled “Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce … [Read more...] about Center Submits Comments on Proposed Medicare Prescription Drug Rule
Today Ends the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period; Does it Begin a New Private Era for Medicare?
As reported widely, including in The New York Times,[1] the Trump Administration spent this Medicare Annual Enrollment Period steering beneficiaries towards private Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. While CMS contests this conclusion, Administrator … [Read more...] about Today Ends the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period; Does it Begin a New Private Era for Medicare?
In Her Own Words: A Beneficiary’s Take On Medicare Advantage Steering
Dear CMA, I am a retiree and my health plan is Medicare. I am retired 13 years and never have had any problem with my Medicare coverage. Most of my doctors accept Medicare and I have been very pleased with their services. I have become … [Read more...] about In Her Own Words: A Beneficiary’s Take On Medicare Advantage Steering
Amidst Medicare Open Enrollment, CMS Reports High Rates of Inaccuracy in Medicare Advantage Provider Directories
The Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP) is the most crucial time of year for Medicare beneficiaries to make decisions about how they wish to receive their Medicare coverage. This year the Administration seems to be actively … [Read more...] about Amidst Medicare Open Enrollment, CMS Reports High Rates of Inaccuracy in Medicare Advantage Provider Directories
As Medicare Enrollment Period Draws to a Close, MA Steering Continues – Advocates & Members of Congress Write Letters of Concern to CMS
As we approach the final week of the Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period (ACEP), individuals continue to make decisions about how they want to access their Medicare benefits in 2019. Consumer advocates are concerned, however, that the … [Read more...] about As Medicare Enrollment Period Draws to a Close, MA Steering Continues – Advocates & Members of Congress Write Letters of Concern to CMS