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
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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
Senate Plans to Vote to Gut Health Care Next Week – Act Now to Stop These Cuts!
The Senate bill is still a secret, but what we’ve learned isn’t good. Senate leadership is pushing for a vote by the end of next week. While some information about policy changes is leaking out, such as the Medicaid payment rates … [Read more...] about Senate Plans to Vote to Gut Health Care Next Week – Act Now to Stop These Cuts!
100 National Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Radical Changes to Medicaid
— Advocates Oppose Medicaid Block Grants and Per Capita Caps — March 3, 2017 Contact: Center for Medicare Advocacy - Matthew Shepard: 860-456-7790, mshepard@medicareadvocacy.org Justice in Aging – Vanessa Barrington: … [Read more...] about 100 National Organizations Urge Congress to Reject Radical Changes to Medicaid
Repealing Medicaid Expansion Could Lead to Thousands of Deaths in the U.S. Annually
According to a recent report from Vox, Congressional plans to repeal key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have devastating consequences for thousands of Americans each year. Vox’s Julia Belluz cites evidence to estimate that … [Read more...] about Repealing Medicaid Expansion Could Lead to Thousands of Deaths in the U.S. Annually
COBRA and Medicare, Part II
Continued health care coverage authorized by the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, commonly referred to as COBRA, provides a great step forwarded in reducing gaps in insurance for people between jobs or losing coverage due to … [Read more...] about COBRA and Medicare, Part II
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: Considerations for Reauthorization
Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) are a type of Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that enrolls only individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Though results have been mixed, D-SNPs were created as a possible route to better … [Read more...] about Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans: Considerations for Reauthorization
Setting the Record Straight: The Social Security Disability Insurance Program
Created in 1956, the Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI)[1] provides modest but essential support to 14 million working-age individuals with disabilities and children.[2] Recently, the SSDI program has come under attack by … [Read more...] about Setting the Record Straight: The Social Security Disability Insurance Program