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Monthly Archives: April 2021

New Research Highlights Supplemental Coverage “Cliff” For Some with Medicare

A new research article published in Health Affairs examines the supplemental coverage “cliff” that some people with Medicare may experience. These beneficiaries are generally people who don’t qualify for Medicaid but can’t afford a private plan. For most people with Original Medicare, supplemental coverage helps pay for deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. This insurance may […]

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New Resources Promote Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities

Several departments within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)— the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Administration for Community Living (ACL), and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)—published new resources designed to promote access to COVID-19 vaccines for people with disabilities and […]

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New Issue Brief Examines Medicaid Churn

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) recently released a new issue brief that examines the effects of disruptions in Medicaid coverage known as “churning.” ASPE advises the HHS Secretary on health care policy development, research, and analysis, […]

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