Medicare Needs Better Coverage of Substance Use Disorder Services
September 29, 2022
Medicare Rights partnered with the Legal Action Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy this week on a STAT First
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Medicare Rights Highlights the Need for States to Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Appeals Processes
September 29, 2022
As part of an ongoing series examining Medicare and Medicaid integration, Health Affairs Forefront recently published an article from the
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Analysis of Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare Comparisons
September 22, 2022
Last week, Kaiser Family Foundation released a report examining 62 studies published since 2016 comparing Medicare Advantage (MA) and Original
Federal Trade Commission Penalizes Company, but Junk Insurance Plans Continue to Harm Consumers
September 22, 2022
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against a junk insurance company to reimburse consumers $100
Assistance Programs Go Unused Despite Need
September 15, 2022
Older adults and people with disabilities may face barriers to programs that could help them pay for Medicare and other
Final Public Charge Rule Strengthens Protections for Immigrants
September 15, 2022
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a much-anticipated final rule on the “public charge” inadmissibility test, clarifying
Biden Administration Proposals Would Expand Access to Vital Health Care Services
September 8, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would extend Medicare coverage of dental and
CMS Proposes Rule to Streamline Medicaid and CHIP Processes
September 8, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline Medicaid and CHIP application, eligibility
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids May Help Many People with Medicare
August 25, 2022
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule that will permit people with Medicare, and others, to
Part D Reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act Set to Increase Over Time
August 25, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden last week, includes immediate and longer-term policies that change
Medicare Needs Better Coverage of Substance Use Disorder Services
September 29, 2022
Medicare Rights partnered with the Legal Action Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy this week on a STAT First
Medicare Rights Highlights the Need for States to Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Appeals Processes
September 29, 2022
As part of an ongoing series examining Medicare and Medicaid integration, Health Affairs Forefront recently published an article from the
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Analysis of Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare Comparisons
September 22, 2022
Last week, Kaiser Family Foundation released a report examining 62 studies published since 2016 comparing Medicare Advantage (MA) and Original
Federal Trade Commission Penalizes Company, but Junk Insurance Plans Continue to Harm Consumers
September 22, 2022
Last month, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced an enforcement action against a junk insurance company to reimburse consumers $100
Assistance Programs Go Unused Despite Need
September 15, 2022
Older adults and people with disabilities may face barriers to programs that could help them pay for Medicare and other
Final Public Charge Rule Strengthens Protections for Immigrants
September 15, 2022
Last week, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a much-anticipated final rule on the “public charge” inadmissibility test, clarifying
Biden Administration Proposals Would Expand Access to Vital Health Care Services
September 8, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would extend Medicare coverage of dental and
CMS Proposes Rule to Streamline Medicaid and CHIP Processes
September 8, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline Medicaid and CHIP application, eligibility
Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids May Help Many People with Medicare
August 25, 2022
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) finalized a rule that will permit people with Medicare, and others, to
Part D Reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act Set to Increase Over Time
August 25, 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden last week, includes immediate and longer-term policies that change