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Debunking Medicare Myths: Drug Rebates for Dual Eligibles

In the midst of ongoing budget discussions, policymakers are considering a wide array of approaches for cutting spending and saving federal dollars. The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently wrote of ways to strengthen the Medicare program while … [Read more...] about Debunking Medicare Myths: Drug Rebates for Dual Eligibles

States Can’t Get Full Federal Funding for Partial Medicaid Expansion

Under the Affordable Care Act, states will be eligible for greatly increased federal-match payments beginning in 2014 if they expand their Medicaid programs to cover adults with incomes up to 133% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).  In a letter … [Read more...] about States Can’t Get Full Federal Funding for Partial Medicaid Expansion

Organizations Unite to Urge Caution in Demonstration Programs Serving Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries

Noting that "[w]e are excited about the demonstrations and would like them to succeed," the Center for Medicare Advocacy (the Center), and thirty-two other national consumer advocacy and provider organizations have called on the Centers for … [Read more...] about Organizations Unite to Urge Caution in Demonstration Programs Serving Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries

MedPAC Reviews Blending Medicare and Medicaid

Introduction In its June 2012 Report to the Congress, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) included an examination of current options and activity with respect to programs that integrate – or have the potential to integrate … [Read more...] about MedPAC Reviews Blending Medicare and Medicaid

Forcing Dual Eligibles Into Private Health Plans is No Quick Fix

The nearly nine million Medicare beneficiaries who are also eligible for some form of Medicaid, the so-called dual eligibles, are the subject of federal, state and local policy discussions because many of them are among the highest users of health … [Read more...] about Forcing Dual Eligibles Into Private Health Plans is No Quick Fix

New Initiatives to Improve Services for Dual Eligibles

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced several new initiatives focused on improving care for people who are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid (dual eligibles). Two initiatives relate to providing fully … [Read more...] about New Initiatives to Improve Services for Dual Eligibles

CMS Permits States to Extend Certain Medicaid Spousal Protections to Same-Sex Couples

In a continuation of the Obama Administration's effort to extend rights to same sex couples, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a new State Medicaid Director Letter 11-006 (SMDL).  There are currently federal … [Read more...] about CMS Permits States to Extend Certain Medicaid Spousal Protections to Same-Sex Couples

Why Medicaid Matters to People with Medicare

Medicare and Medicaid, which together serve over 95 million Americans,[1] or nearly one third of the U.S. population, are our two major national public health insurance programs offering secure and stable access to health care for beneficiaries, and … [Read more...] about Why Medicaid Matters to People with Medicare

Why Medicaid Matters to Medicare Beneficiaries and Their Families

Medicare and Medicaid, which together serve over 95 million Americans,[1] are our two major national public programs offering secure and stable access to health care for beneficiaries, and peace of mind to the their families. Medicaid is under … [Read more...] about Why Medicaid Matters to Medicare Beneficiaries and Their Families