Recently, the Center for Medicare Advocacy laid out our Medicare Platform for the New Congress. One of the core considerations to improve Medicare for all beneficiaries, now and in the future, is the need to preserve and expand consumer … [Read more...] about Improve and Expand Medicare: Cover Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
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Center Submits Comments on Proposed Medicare Prescription Drug Rule
The Center for Medicare Advocacy recently submitted comments to a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) entitled “Modernizing Part D and Medicare Advantage to Lower Drug Prices and Reduce … [Read more...] about Center Submits Comments on Proposed Medicare Prescription Drug Rule
Congressional Hearings Explore Rising Prescription Drug Costs
On January 29, 2019, the Senate and House held separate hearings on prescription drug prices. The Senate Finance Committee’s hearing, Drug Pricing in America: A Prescription for Change, Part 1, explored the rising cost of prescription drugs and … [Read more...] about Congressional Hearings Explore Rising Prescription Drug Costs
Medicare’s New “What’s Covered” App Adds to Outreach but More Work Is Needed
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a free mobile app for iOS and Android users. The app, “What’s Covered,” is designed to provide Medicare beneficiaries and their families with a general overview of … [Read more...] about Medicare’s New “What’s Covered” App Adds to Outreach but More Work Is Needed
ACA and Health Care Sabotage Continue
We are only a few weeks into 2019 and the Administration is already busy sabotaging the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the 2020 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters rule. … [Read more...] about ACA and Health Care Sabotage Continue
Improve and Expand Medicare: Add an Out-of-Pocket Cap
Recently, the Center for Medicare Advocacy laid out our Medicare Platform for the New Congress. One of the core considerations to improve Medicare for all beneficiaries, now and in the future, is the need to preserve and expand consumer … [Read more...] about Improve and Expand Medicare: Add an Out-of-Pocket Cap
Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Updates
All Competitive Bid Program Contracts Ended on December 31, 2018.What Beneficiaries Should Know:Equipment in process under the 13 month capped rental program should continue “business as usual”. While providers who do not … [Read more...] about Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies (DMEPOS) Updates
There’s Still Time to Go Back to Traditional Medicare or Change MA Plans
Annual Enrollment has ended, but the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, allowing plan changes or a return to traditional Medicare continues through March 31 - Make sure you are fully informed about the Medicare that is right for … [Read more...] about There’s Still Time to Go Back to Traditional Medicare or Change MA Plans
Improve and Expand Medicare: Oral Health
Recently, the Center for Medicare Advocacy laid out our Medicare Platform for the New Congress. One of the core considerations for Medicare, now and in the future, is the need to expand and Improve Medicare for all current and future … [Read more...] about Improve and Expand Medicare: Oral Health
Center for Medicare Advocacy is Honored to Welcome Judith Feder, Ph.D as President of our Board of Directors
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is thrilled to announce that Judy Feder has been elected President of our Board of Directors.Ms. Feder is a professor of public policy and, from 1999 to 2008, served as dean of what is now the McCourt School of … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy is Honored to Welcome Judith Feder, Ph.D as President of our Board of Directors