No Surprises Act Goes into Effect, Expanding Patient Protections
January 6, 2022
The No Surprises Act, a federal law that protects people who are covered under group and individual health insurance policies
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Report: Too Few Beneficiaries Receiving Needed Opioid Treatment Through Medicare
January 6, 2022
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) shows that many
Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs
December 16, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center’s New York policy team released a brief that outlines ways to improve Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in New York State.
National Health Care Spending Increased in 2020, Including in the Medicare Program
December 16, 2021
In an unsurprising official announcement, the Office of the Actuary and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reported
CMS Announces New Strategies to Encourage People with Medicare to Get a COVID-19 Booster
December 9, 2021
According to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) polling, the number of fully vaccinated adults who have received a booster
Biden Administration Moves to Repeal Damaging SUNSET Rule
December 9, 2021
Various branches of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), are
“Build Back Better” Bill Would Help Millions of People with Medicare Afford Medications
December 2, 2021
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) recently released an issue brief detailing the prescription drug proposals in Build Back Better (BBB), the bill that
New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare
December 2, 2021
The House-passed budget reconciliation bill expands Medicare Part B to cover more comprehensive hearing services. A timely Urban Institute report highlights the
Medicare Rights Applauds Passage of the House Build Back Better Bill
November 24, 2021
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to advocates like you, for your tireless work to improve policies, programs, and lives. The
CMS Announces Part B Premium Increase
November 18, 2021
On Friday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would be
No Surprises Act Goes into Effect, Expanding Patient Protections
January 6, 2022
The No Surprises Act, a federal law that protects people who are covered under group and individual health insurance policies
Report: Too Few Beneficiaries Receiving Needed Opioid Treatment Through Medicare
January 6, 2022
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) shows that many
Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs
December 16, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center’s New York policy team released a brief that outlines ways to improve Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in New York State.
National Health Care Spending Increased in 2020, Including in the Medicare Program
December 16, 2021
In an unsurprising official announcement, the Office of the Actuary and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reported
CMS Announces New Strategies to Encourage People with Medicare to Get a COVID-19 Booster
December 9, 2021
According to the latest Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) polling, the number of fully vaccinated adults who have received a booster
Biden Administration Moves to Repeal Damaging SUNSET Rule
December 9, 2021
Various branches of the Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), are
“Build Back Better” Bill Would Help Millions of People with Medicare Afford Medications
December 2, 2021
The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) recently released an issue brief detailing the prescription drug proposals in Build Back Better (BBB), the bill that
New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare
December 2, 2021
The House-passed budget reconciliation bill expands Medicare Part B to cover more comprehensive hearing services. A timely Urban Institute report highlights the
Medicare Rights Applauds Passage of the House Build Back Better Bill
November 24, 2021
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to advocates like you, for your tireless work to improve policies, programs, and lives. The
CMS Announces Part B Premium Increase
November 18, 2021
On Friday, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would be