—Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi– New York, NY—The devastating cuts passed by Republicans in Congress threaten the health, well-being, and economic security of millions of older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, working families, and children. This cruel and irresponsible legislation rips away essential care and coverage while […]
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Washington, DC—We condemn Congress’s rushed and reckless vote to pass legislation that slashes Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and SNAP food assistance. These cruel and irresponsible cuts put access to care, health coverage, and healthy food at risk for millions of older adults and people with disabilities, working […]
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–Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi– Washington, DC—Today, Republicans in the Senate had the opportunity to protect millions of people from losing Medicaid, Medicare, Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage, and SNAP food assistance. Instead, they turned their backs. They chose to harm millions of people, including older adults […]
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–Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi— New York, NY—Senate Republicans have followed in the footsteps of their House counterparts, doubling down on reckless plans to slash Medicaid, Medicare, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to pay for tax cuts that disproportionately benefit […]
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–Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi– Washington, DC—The House of Representatives pushed through a bill that takes aim at health care, rips coverage from people with Medicare and Medicaid, and leaves millions of others without critical marketplace financial assistance. Together, these attacks will leave at least 13.7 million […]
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Washington, DC—Our organizations represent older adults and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare and Medicaid for life-saving health care. We condemn the House’s passage of devastating cuts to Medicaid and Medicare that will harm millions of beneficiaries and their families. We urge the Senate to reject these cruel cuts […]
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–Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi– New York, NY—House Republicans have now unveiled their proposals to slash Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA), effectively terminating health coverage for millions of Americans, including older adults and people with disabilities, caregivers, and other families. Make no mistake, if […]
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Fred Riccardi, President of the Medicare Rights Center, issued the following statement in response to HHS’s recent announcement. New York, NY — Just as you cannot slash billions from Medicaid or close Social Security field offices without harming older adults and people with disabilities, you cannot curtail CMS capacity, dismantle the Administration […]
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New York, NY—The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) released its annual helpline trends report, Medicare Trends and Recommendations: An Analysis of 2023 Call Data from the Medicare Rights Center’s National Helpline. The report offers a detailed look at some of the most pressing challenges facing people with Medicare, providing insights and […]
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New York, NY — The Medicare Rights Center applauds Governor Hochul, sponsors Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Senator Cordell Cleare, and members of the New York State Legislature for enacting essential legislation that will further simplify and expand access to the Medicare Savings Program (MSP). This critical initiative automates MSP enrollment using information […]
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