Administration Looks to Restrict Junk Plans
July 13, 2023
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration released a proposed rule that would limit the sale of short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) or
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HHS Projects Significant Medicare Beneficiary Savings Under the IRA
July 13, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made key changes to improve prescription drug affordability for people with Medicare. Important reforms that
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part B Insulin Price Takes Effect July 1
June 29, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) capped out-of-pocket costs for insulin medications for people with Medicare. Coinsurances and copays for insulin
CMS Continues Push for Nursing Home Ownership Transparency
June 29, 2023
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two new data tools as part of the Biden-Harris
Medicare Provider Overpayments Problematic and Point to Larger Issue
June 22, 2023
Late last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report finding
Coverage Losses Mount as Medicaid Unwinding Continues
June 22, 2023
During most of the COVID-19 pandemic, states were allowed to keep people continuously enrolled in Medicaid in exchange for enhanced
New Tools to Improve Access to Medicare Part D Financial Assistance
June 15, 2023
For many low-income Medicare beneficiaries, the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline,
As Summer Advances, Heat Puts Some Older Adults and People with Disabilities at Risk
June 15, 2023
Heat can be hazardous, leading to more deaths than any other weather-related phenomenon. While some parts of the U.S. are
Procedural Reasons Responsible for Many Losing Medicaid Amidst Unwinding
June 8, 2023
The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment due to COVID-19 is projected to cause significant coverage losses nationally as states recertify
Merck Sues in Longshot Bid to Derail Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
June 8, 2023
This week, the pharmaceutical giant Merck sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), challenging Medicare’s authority to
Administration Looks to Restrict Junk Plans
July 13, 2023
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration released a proposed rule that would limit the sale of short-term, limited-duration insurance (STLDI) or
HHS Projects Significant Medicare Beneficiary Savings Under the IRA
July 13, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made key changes to improve prescription drug affordability for people with Medicare. Important reforms that
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part B Insulin Price Takes Effect July 1
June 29, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) capped out-of-pocket costs for insulin medications for people with Medicare. Coinsurances and copays for insulin
CMS Continues Push for Nursing Home Ownership Transparency
June 29, 2023
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released two new data tools as part of the Biden-Harris
Medicare Provider Overpayments Problematic and Point to Larger Issue
June 22, 2023
Late last month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report finding
Coverage Losses Mount as Medicaid Unwinding Continues
June 22, 2023
During most of the COVID-19 pandemic, states were allowed to keep people continuously enrolled in Medicaid in exchange for enhanced
New Tools to Improve Access to Medicare Part D Financial Assistance
June 15, 2023
For many low-income Medicare beneficiaries, the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline,
As Summer Advances, Heat Puts Some Older Adults and People with Disabilities at Risk
June 15, 2023
Heat can be hazardous, leading to more deaths than any other weather-related phenomenon. While some parts of the U.S. are
Procedural Reasons Responsible for Many Losing Medicaid Amidst Unwinding
June 8, 2023
The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment due to COVID-19 is projected to cause significant coverage losses nationally as states recertify
Merck Sues in Longshot Bid to Derail Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
June 8, 2023
This week, the pharmaceutical giant Merck sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), challenging Medicare’s authority to