Few Beneficiaries Know Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Now in Effect
January 4, 2024
A newly effective Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provision is improving prescription drug affordability for many people with Medicare Part D
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Administration Provides More Data on First 10 Drugs Subject to Price Negotiation
January 4, 2024
Last month, the office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), a research arm of the Department of
Tell Congress to Prioritize People with Medicare in 2024
December 14, 2023
Today, the Medicare Rights Center joined 75 national organizations in urging Congress to include funding for Medicare low-income outreach and
Survey Provides Insights into Experiences of Discrimination, Including in Health Care
December 14, 2023
Last week, KFF released the results of a large survey on racism and discrimination. The survey covers many scenarios and
Fall Open Enrollment Ends Tonight
December 7, 2023
Today is the last day of Fall Open Enrollment, the time when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to
New Rules Expand Medicare Dental Coverage for Some
December 7, 2023
While Medicare dental coverage remains extremely limited, the 2023 and 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rules expand access
Tell Congress Not to Drop Critical Medicare Outreach Funding and Authorization
November 30, 2023
Earlier this month, legislators agreed to a Continuing Resolution (CR) which kept current funding levels steady for a few months
People with Medicaid Are More Likely to Report Poor Health Status but Majority Rate Overall Performance of the Program Positively
November 30, 2023
This week, KFF released a report based on findings from their 2023 Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance focusing
Medicare Rights Joins Legal Fight in Defense of Drug Price Negotiation
November 16, 2023
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center joined with other advocacy organizations to urge a federal court to reject claims by
New Issue Brief Outlines Ways Medicare Should Support Family Caregivers
November 16, 2023
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and the Commonwealth Fund has released a timely issue brief that outlines ways Medicare
Few Beneficiaries Know Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Now in Effect
January 4, 2024
A newly effective Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provision is improving prescription drug affordability for many people with Medicare Part D
Administration Provides More Data on First 10 Drugs Subject to Price Negotiation
January 4, 2024
Last month, the office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), a research arm of the Department of
Tell Congress to Prioritize People with Medicare in 2024
December 14, 2023
Today, the Medicare Rights Center joined 75 national organizations in urging Congress to include funding for Medicare low-income outreach and
Survey Provides Insights into Experiences of Discrimination, Including in Health Care
December 14, 2023
Last week, KFF released the results of a large survey on racism and discrimination. The survey covers many scenarios and
Fall Open Enrollment Ends Tonight
December 7, 2023
Today is the last day of Fall Open Enrollment, the time when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to
New Rules Expand Medicare Dental Coverage for Some
December 7, 2023
While Medicare dental coverage remains extremely limited, the 2023 and 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rules expand access
Tell Congress Not to Drop Critical Medicare Outreach Funding and Authorization
November 30, 2023
Earlier this month, legislators agreed to a Continuing Resolution (CR) which kept current funding levels steady for a few months
People with Medicaid Are More Likely to Report Poor Health Status but Majority Rate Overall Performance of the Program Positively
November 30, 2023
This week, KFF released a report based on findings from their 2023 Survey of Consumer Experiences with Health Insurance focusing
Medicare Rights Joins Legal Fight in Defense of Drug Price Negotiation
November 16, 2023
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center joined with other advocacy organizations to urge a federal court to reject claims by
New Issue Brief Outlines Ways Medicare Should Support Family Caregivers
November 16, 2023
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and the Commonwealth Fund has released a timely issue brief that outlines ways Medicare