Thank you for being part of the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s national community. For decades, we have taken what we learn from assisting individual Medicare beneficiaries and used it to push for systemic policy changes to improve access to care and … [Read more...] about Season’s Greetings, Medicare Friend
Weekly Alert
Improving Nursing Home Quality through Current Law
Citing the crisis in nursing home care, “with residents facing systemic neglect and unnecessary suffering,” the correlation of poor quality and for-profit ownership, the nursing home industry’s objections to meaningful reform, and “the challenging … [Read more...] about Improving Nursing Home Quality through Current Law
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
Report – Disparities Abound in Medicare Advantage
A recent KFF report, “Disparities in Health Measures By Race and Ethnicity Among Beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage: A Review of the Literature,” examines differences in measures of quality of care and beneficiary experience between people of color … [Read more...] about Report – Disparities Abound in Medicare Advantage
Know Jimmo | Help Open Doors to Necessary Care
Jimmo Summary:Per CMS: “This is long-standing criteria, consistent with regulations”Questions to Ask:Regardless of whether the skilled care is needed to improve, or maintain, or slow deterioration of the condition. Or if condition is … [Read more...] about Know Jimmo | Help Open Doors to Necessary Care
Proposal Could Expand Adult Dental Benefits in ACA plans
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released a proposed rule regarding the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP) for 2025, which outlines new parameters and regulations for insurance sold on the Affordable Care … [Read more...] about Proposal Could Expand Adult Dental Benefits in ACA plans
75 National Organizations Urge Funding of Outreach Programs
Today, the Center for Medicare Advocacy joined a letter from 75 national organizations urging Senate and House leadership to include continued funding for Medicare low-income outreach and enrollment efforts in the next funding package. Currently, … [Read more...] about 75 National Organizations Urge Funding of Outreach Programs
A Message from Development Director Jeff Wiseman
I hope that this message finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe this holiday season. Since joining the Center for Medicare Advocacy over three years ago, I have been moved by the passion and dedication of the Center's community. Your … [Read more...] about A Message from Development Director Jeff Wiseman
Insurance Industry Group Issues Misleading Medicare Advantage Report
Report Suggests Medicare Could Save Money by Providing as Little Care as Private Medicare Advantage Plans Do, While Ignoring the Harm to Beneficiaries, Overpayments to the Private Plans, and Damage to Medicare’s SolvencyOn November 24, 2023, the … [Read more...] about Insurance Industry Group Issues Misleading Medicare Advantage Report
A Message from Executive Director Judy Stein
Dear Friend,Thank you so much for being part of the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s community and connecting with our work to enhance Medicare coverage for all Medicare beneficiaries. As we approach the end of the year, I’m reflecting on what we … [Read more...] about A Message from Executive Director Judy Stein