Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Bill Is an Important Step
April 29, 2021
This week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments in response to a discussion draft of a bill to expand access to Medicaid
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Congressional Members Seek SSI Program Changes to Reduce Poverty
April 22, 2021
Dozens of U.S. Representatives and Senators sent a letter late last week urging the Biden administration to support the inclusion of Supplemental
Prescription Drug Affordability Remains a Top Concern for Many People with Medicare
April 22, 2021
Though major legislative and regulatory solutions have stalled in recent years, policymakers are once again turning their attention to the
New Resources Promote Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
April 15, 2021
Several departments within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)— the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Administration
New Issue Brief Examines Medicaid Churn
April 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) recently
Education About COVID-19 Vaccines Continues as Access Increases
April 8, 2021
At least 110 million people in the United States have received at least one dose of any of the three
CMS Releases New Data Showing How COVID-19 Affects People with Medicare
April 8, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently released new data on the impact of COVID-19 on people with Medicare,
New Issue Brief Examines Effects of Trump-Era Medicaid Policies
April 1, 2021
A new issue brief from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Kaiser Family Foundation Suggests Pathways for Lower Drug Costs
April 1, 2021
High drug prices may keep many people from accessing and affording the medications they need to stay well. In a
How the COVID-19 Relief Bill Helps Older Adults and People with Disabilities
March 25, 2021
The recent COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), makes important changes to help older adults, people with disabilities,
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services Bill Is an Important Step
April 29, 2021
This week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments in response to a discussion draft of a bill to expand access to Medicaid
Congressional Members Seek SSI Program Changes to Reduce Poverty
April 22, 2021
Dozens of U.S. Representatives and Senators sent a letter late last week urging the Biden administration to support the inclusion of Supplemental
Prescription Drug Affordability Remains a Top Concern for Many People with Medicare
April 22, 2021
Though major legislative and regulatory solutions have stalled in recent years, policymakers are once again turning their attention to the
New Resources Promote Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
April 15, 2021
Several departments within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)— the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), the Administration
New Issue Brief Examines Medicaid Churn
April 15, 2021
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) recently
Education About COVID-19 Vaccines Continues as Access Increases
April 8, 2021
At least 110 million people in the United States have received at least one dose of any of the three
CMS Releases New Data Showing How COVID-19 Affects People with Medicare
April 8, 2021
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) recently released new data on the impact of COVID-19 on people with Medicare,
New Issue Brief Examines Effects of Trump-Era Medicaid Policies
April 1, 2021
A new issue brief from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Kaiser Family Foundation Suggests Pathways for Lower Drug Costs
April 1, 2021
High drug prices may keep many people from accessing and affording the medications they need to stay well. In a
How the COVID-19 Relief Bill Helps Older Adults and People with Disabilities
March 25, 2021
The recent COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan (ARP), makes important changes to help older adults, people with disabilities,