CMS Joins the Center for Medicare Advocacy to Advance Access to Medicare-Covered Skilled Care to Maintain One’s Condition or Slow DeclineIn 2011, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid brought the Jimmo v. Sebelius class … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | New CMS Implementation Activity!
The Improvement Standard
When Should Medicare Coverage be Available for Outpatient Therapy?
Physical, speech-language pathology, and occupational therapies can be covered by Medicare Part B if they meet the following criteria:Other Important Points: … [Read more...] about When Should Medicare Coverage be Available for Outpatient Therapy?
Know Jimmo | Jimmo Was a Historic Moment
As a new year of opportunities to make a difference with the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s community approaches, I’ve been reflecting on our important work, including a particular morning in the fall of 2012 when the Center’s Executive Director, … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Jimmo Was a Historic Moment
Know Jimmo | Priscilla’s Sister
The Jimmo Settlement Could Help Priscilla’s Sister Continue TherapyMy sister, who has an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, has been refused continuation of PT by the home care provider…They have discharged my sister from PT saying they will tell caregivers … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Priscilla’s Sister
Center Symposium on the Jimmo Settlement Calls for Sustainable Implementation
On September 27, 2023 the Center for Medicare Advocacy convened a symposium to discuss the Jimmo v. Sebelius "Improvement Standard" Settlement. This virtual meeting brought together advocates, providers, beneficiaries, and others to discuss practical … [Read more...] about Center Symposium on the Jimmo Settlement Calls for Sustainable Implementation
Senate Finance Committee Confirms Medicare Home Health Coverage Can Be Long-Term
At a September 19, 2023 hearing, held by the Subcommittee on Health Care of the Senate Finance Committee and entitled “Aging in Place: The Vital Role of Home Health and Access to Care,” Subcommittee Chair Senator Benjamin L. Cardin (D – MD) confirmed … [Read more...] about Senate Finance Committee Confirms Medicare Home Health Coverage Can Be Long-Term
Join Your CMA Community For A Jimmo Symposium
Jimmo v. Sebelius at 10 Years: A Call for Sustainable ImplementationMake Your Voices HeardWednesday, September 27 from 2:00 – 4:00 PM ETIn 2013, the Center for Medicare Advocacy and Vermont Legal Aid along with additional counsel provided … [Read more...] about Join Your CMA Community For A Jimmo Symposium
Guest Post: Jimmo Enforced, Preventive & Maintenance Therapy Affirmed
By John Marmarou, DPT, MSCS - Executive Director, Total Rehab & FitnessFor the last 15 years, all of my professional work and efforts have been devoted to keeping those with multiple sclerosis (MS) in their communities and out of the … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Jimmo Enforced, Preventive & Maintenance Therapy Affirmed
Jimmo Implementation Council Meeting | June 16, 2021
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation, brought together a multidisciplinary team of experts for the third Jimmo Council meeting on June 16, 2021. The meeting, led by the Center’s Executive Director Judy … [Read more...] about Jimmo Implementation Council Meeting | June 16, 2021
Guest Author – The Myth of the Medicare Improvement Standard
The Issue Brief linked below is posted and reprinted with permission of the author, Catherine G. Hopper, Esq.The Center for Medicare Advocacy is grateful to Ms. Hopper not only for permission to reprint, but for her diligence in understanding and … [Read more...] about Guest Author – The Myth of the Medicare Improvement Standard