Drug Prices Already Rising in 2022
Lindsey Copeland
March 10, 2022
A new analysis from the AARP Public Policy Institute finds drug companies have increased prices for many brand name Part
Lindsey Copeland
Federal Policy Director
Lindsey Copeland joined the Medicare Rights Center as Federal Policy Director in 2017. Based in the Washington, DC office, Lindsey is responsible for formulating, directing, and implementing Medicare Rights’ federal policy and advocacy agenda. She informs policymakers, stakeholders, and the press about the challenges facing people with Medicare, as well as the administrative and legislative policies the Medicare Rights Center supports to address these issues.
Lindsey Copeland joined the Medicare Rights Center as Federal Policy Director in 2017. Based in the Washington, DC office, Lindsey is responsible for formulating, directing, and implementing Medicare Rights’ federal policy and advocacy agenda. She informs policymakers, stakeholders, and the press about the challenges facing people with Medicare, as well as the administrative and legislative policies the Medicare Rights Center supports to address these issues.
CMS Announces Changes to Innovation Center Models
Lindsey Copeland
March 3, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to its Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model portfolio that
Senators Introduce the Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act to Further Simplify Medicare Enrollment
Lindsey Copeland
February 24, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Medicare Beneficiaries Win Right to Appeal “Observation Status” Reclassifications
Lindsey Copeland
February 17, 2022
Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a ruling that Medicare must provide recourse—appeal rights—to
CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
Lindsey Copeland
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost
Lindsey Copeland
January 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly expanded access to preventive care. It not only required most insurers to cover these
Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium
Lindsey Copeland
January 13, 2022
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would jump by 15%
CMS Announces New Strategies to Encourage People with Medicare to Get a COVID-19 Booster
Lindsey Copeland
December 9, 2021
According to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) polling, the number of fully vaccinated adults who have received a booster
New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare
Lindsey Copeland
December 2, 2021
The House-passed budget reconciliation bill expands Medicare Part B to cover more comprehensive hearing services. A timely Urban Institute report highlights the
CMS Announces Part B Premium Increase
Lindsey Copeland
November 18, 2021
On Friday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would be
Drug Prices Already Rising in 2022
March 10, 2022
A new analysis from the AARP Public Policy Institute finds drug companies have increased prices for many brand name Part
CMS Announces Changes to Innovation Center Models
March 3, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced changes to its Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model portfolio that
Senators Introduce the Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act to Further Simplify Medicare Enrollment
February 24, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Medicare Beneficiaries Win Right to Appeal “Observation Status” Reclassifications
February 17, 2022
Last month, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld a ruling that Medicare must provide recourse—appeal rights—to
CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost
January 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly expanded access to preventive care. It not only required most insurers to cover these
Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium
January 13, 2022
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would jump by 15%
CMS Announces New Strategies to Encourage People with Medicare to Get a COVID-19 Booster
December 9, 2021
According to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) polling, the number of fully vaccinated adults who have received a booster
New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare
December 2, 2021
The House-passed budget reconciliation bill expands Medicare Part B to cover more comprehensive hearing services. A timely Urban Institute report highlights the
CMS Announces Part B Premium Increase
November 18, 2021
On Friday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would be