CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
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CMS Proposes to Prohibit Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination by Insurers
February 3, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services
January 27, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined with Justice in Aging and 65 other advocacy groups in a letter to urge the
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report on Medicaid in 2022
January 27, 2022
Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation released an issue brief identifying areas of change and possible concerns in the Medicaid
Continued Growth in Medicare Advantage Increases Urgency of Needed Reforms
January 20, 2022
Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment grew by an estimated 9% in 2022, according to an analysis by AXIOS news. This jump
Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost
January 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly expanded access to preventive care. It not only required most insurers to cover these
Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium
January 13, 2022
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would jump by 15%
Proposed Rule Might Reduce Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs for Some People with Medicare
January 13, 2022
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new proposed rule that would require Medicare Part
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
CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
CMS Proposes to Prohibit Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination by Insurers
February 3, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services
January 27, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined with Justice in Aging and 65 other advocacy groups in a letter to urge the
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report on Medicaid in 2022
January 27, 2022
Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation released an issue brief identifying areas of change and possible concerns in the Medicaid
Continued Growth in Medicare Advantage Increases Urgency of Needed Reforms
January 20, 2022
Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment grew by an estimated 9% in 2022, according to an analysis by AXIOS news. This jump
Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost
January 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly expanded access to preventive care. It not only required most insurers to cover these
Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium
January 13, 2022
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would jump by 15%
Proposed Rule Might Reduce Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs for Some People with Medicare
January 13, 2022
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a new proposed rule that would require Medicare Part
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