In 2021 almost 13 million people had health care through Medicare and Medicaid. These dual eligible individuals have the option of receiving care through Medicare Advantage plans for dual-eligible individuals, known as Dual-Eligible Special Needs … [Read more...] about KFF Report on Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
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Update on Medicaid Unwinding from KFF
KFF’s Medicaid Enrollment and Unwinding Tracker provides information on Medicaid disenrollments, renewals, overall enrollment and other key indicators reported by states during the unwinding of the Medicaid continuous enrollment provision, which had … [Read more...] about Update on Medicaid Unwinding from KFF
Highlighting a Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP): Enrolling in Medicare After Termination of Medicaid Coverage
Reference: 42 C.F.R. 406.27 (Medicare Part A); 407.27 (Medicare Part B)May 25, 2023 - K. Holt … [Read more...] about Highlighting a Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP): Enrolling in Medicare After Termination of Medicaid Coverage
Center for Medicare Advocacy Opposes Work Requirements for Medicaid and Other Programs for People in Need
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed H.R. 2811, which includes proposals that would be harmful to a number of public programs in exchange for lifting the Debt Ceiling. This includes misguided work requirements for … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Opposes Work Requirements for Medicaid and Other Programs for People in Need
Center Signs On to Letter Urging End to Harmful Rule
This week the Center for Medicare Advocacy joined with other national and state groups (150 in total) working on behalf of low income and underserved individuals and families urging CMS to fully rescind 42 C.F.R. § 433.400, which was promulgated in … [Read more...] about Center Signs On to Letter Urging End to Harmful Rule
Medicaid SCOTUS Decision
This week the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 7-2 in Person v. Marstiller, Sec'y of the Fla. Agency for Health Care that states can take money Medicaid beneficiaries win in personal injury litigation for future medical expenses to recoup … [Read more...] about Medicaid SCOTUS Decision
Medicaid Access Resources
As the need for health care increases in the face of COVID-19, access to Medicaid will become more crucial. Below is list of recent resources for assistance accessing Medicaid.Medicaid.gov: Inventory of Medicaid and CHIP Flexibilities and … [Read more...] about Medicaid Access Resources
Public Charge Proposed Rule – A Strike on the Health Care and Well-Being of Immigrants and American Families
The Administration is at it again. Last weekend, the Department of Homeland Security released the text of a proposed rule that would create hardships for certain immigrants seeking permanent residency (green cards) in the U.S. This “public … [Read more...] about Public Charge Proposed Rule – A Strike on the Health Care and Well-Being of Immigrants and American Families
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
CMS Releases Issue Brief on Access Challenges of DME for Duals
The Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office’s Integrated Resource Center (ICRC) of the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services recently released an issue brief addressing the challenges of access to durable medical equipment (DME) for dually … [Read more...] about CMS Releases Issue Brief on Access Challenges of DME for Duals