Congressional Committees Examine Medicare-related Tax Changes
October 12, 2023
Last month, two congressional committees debated policy changes at the intersection of Medicare rules and federal tax law, though the
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Part D Drug Negotiations Move Forward
October 12, 2023
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all of the manufacturers of the first 10
Medicare Rights’ Helpline Trends Report Shows Increasing Need for Help Affording Care
October 5, 2023
This week, we at Medicare Rights released our annual Medicare Trends Report, which features key challenges facing people with Medicare
Focus Groups of Older Adults and People with Disabilities Say Medicare Advantage Marketing is Confusing and Overwhelming
September 27, 2023
Last week, we covered new KFF research on Medicare Advantage (MA) television advertisements that aired during the Fall of 2022,
Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans Stable for 2024
September 27, 2023
In advance of the upcoming Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period, beginning October 15, the Biden-Harris administration announced that Medicare Advantage
New Reports Examine the Impact of Medicare Advantage Advertising
September 21, 2023
Two new KFF research reports capture the prolific—and often problematic—nature of Medicare Advantage (MA) television advertisements during Medicare’s fall open
Important Final Rule Streamlines Enrollment Into Medicare Savings Programs
September 21, 2023
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a long-awaited rule that will make it easier for
New Survey Highlights Overwhelming, Confusing, and Misleading Medicare Plan Marketing
September 14, 2023
A new survey from the Commonwealth Fund examines beneficiary experiences with marketing outreach from private Medicare Advantage (MA), Medigap, and
Three Proposed Rules Would Improve Equity, Comprehensive Coverage, and Access to Care
September 14, 2023
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on three proposed rules. One would improve access to needed services. A second would
CMS Announces First 10 Drugs Subject to Price Negotiation
August 31, 2023
On Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs that will
Congressional Committees Examine Medicare-related Tax Changes
October 12, 2023
Last month, two congressional committees debated policy changes at the intersection of Medicare rules and federal tax law, though the
Part D Drug Negotiations Move Forward
October 12, 2023
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that all of the manufacturers of the first 10
Medicare Rights’ Helpline Trends Report Shows Increasing Need for Help Affording Care
October 5, 2023
This week, we at Medicare Rights released our annual Medicare Trends Report, which features key challenges facing people with Medicare
Focus Groups of Older Adults and People with Disabilities Say Medicare Advantage Marketing is Confusing and Overwhelming
September 27, 2023
Last week, we covered new KFF research on Medicare Advantage (MA) television advertisements that aired during the Fall of 2022,
Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans Stable for 2024
September 27, 2023
In advance of the upcoming Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period, beginning October 15, the Biden-Harris administration announced that Medicare Advantage
New Reports Examine the Impact of Medicare Advantage Advertising
September 21, 2023
Two new KFF research reports capture the prolific—and often problematic—nature of Medicare Advantage (MA) television advertisements during Medicare’s fall open
Important Final Rule Streamlines Enrollment Into Medicare Savings Programs
September 21, 2023
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a long-awaited rule that will make it easier for
New Survey Highlights Overwhelming, Confusing, and Misleading Medicare Plan Marketing
September 14, 2023
A new survey from the Commonwealth Fund examines beneficiary experiences with marketing outreach from private Medicare Advantage (MA), Medigap, and
Three Proposed Rules Would Improve Equity, Comprehensive Coverage, and Access to Care
September 14, 2023
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on three proposed rules. One would improve access to needed services. A second would
CMS Announces First 10 Drugs Subject to Price Negotiation
August 31, 2023
On Tuesday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs that will