President Biden Signs the Inflation Reduction Act into Law
August 18, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center thanks President Biden for signing—and the House and Senate for passing—the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of
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The Inflation Reduction Act Moves to the House after Passing in the Senate
August 11, 2022
Passed by the Senate on Sunday, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes many long-sought changes to make health
According to a New Study, Four in Ten Adults Struggle to Afford Health Care
August 11, 2022
A recent study by the polling firm Gallup and the nonprofit West Health, which focuses on lowering health care costs
As Congress Looks to Address Medicare Prescription Drug Affordability, Now Is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard
August 4, 2022
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Senate Democrats Unveil Expanded Reconciliation Package
July 28, 2022
Building on recent progress with drug pricing, last night Senate Democrats announced plans to add energy and tax provisions to
Establishing Principles for Parity in Medicare Coverage
July 28, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined the Legal Action Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy to release “Parity Principles to
Medicare Rights joins Partners in Urging Congressional Action on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Access
July 21, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center joined nearly 250 national, state and local organizations in a letter to the leaders of the
KFF Examines Post-PHE Medicaid Landscape for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
July 21, 2022
Legislation passed during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requires states to maintain
Senate Democrats Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
July 14, 2022
Last week, Senate Democrats released updated prescription drug pricing legislation, with the goal of passing it through the reconciliation process
Medicare’s Proposed Payment Rule Offers Critical “Clarification” and Possible Expansion of Medically Necessary Dental Coverage
July 14, 2022
Millions of older adults and people with disabilities lack access to affordable, essential dental care. This care is critically important
President Biden Signs the Inflation Reduction Act into Law
August 18, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center thanks President Biden for signing—and the House and Senate for passing—the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of
The Inflation Reduction Act Moves to the House after Passing in the Senate
August 11, 2022
Passed by the Senate on Sunday, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) includes many long-sought changes to make health
According to a New Study, Four in Ten Adults Struggle to Afford Health Care
August 11, 2022
A recent study by the polling firm Gallup and the nonprofit West Health, which focuses on lowering health care costs
As Congress Looks to Address Medicare Prescription Drug Affordability, Now Is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard
August 4, 2022
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Senate Democrats Unveil Expanded Reconciliation Package
July 28, 2022
Building on recent progress with drug pricing, last night Senate Democrats announced plans to add energy and tax provisions to
Establishing Principles for Parity in Medicare Coverage
July 28, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined the Legal Action Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy to release “Parity Principles to
Medicare Rights joins Partners in Urging Congressional Action on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Access
July 21, 2022
The Medicare Rights Center joined nearly 250 national, state and local organizations in a letter to the leaders of the
KFF Examines Post-PHE Medicaid Landscape for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
July 21, 2022
Legislation passed during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE), the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), requires states to maintain
Senate Democrats Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
July 14, 2022
Last week, Senate Democrats released updated prescription drug pricing legislation, with the goal of passing it through the reconciliation process
Medicare’s Proposed Payment Rule Offers Critical “Clarification” and Possible Expansion of Medically Necessary Dental Coverage
July 14, 2022
Millions of older adults and people with disabilities lack access to affordable, essential dental care. This care is critically important