Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker on Launch of Medicare “Employer Community” New York, NY—The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) took an important step to help retirees and people nearing Medicare eligibility transition to Medicare with greater ease through the launch of a one-stop web resource […]

Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker on the Continued Stability of Medicare Advantage and Part D New York, NY—The announcement that the Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plan market in 2016 will remain stable is welcome news to people with Medicare. Millions of older adults and people […]

What You Need to Know for Medicare Fall Open Enrollment Medicare Fall Open Enrollment occurs from October 15 to December 7 of every year and is the time of year when people with Medicare can make unrestricted changes to their coverage options. As we approach Fall Open Enrollment, the Medicare […]

Medicare Rights Center to Speak at National Journal Forum on the Future of Medicare Joe Baker, President of the Medicare Rights Center, will participate in a public panel discussion hosted by the National Journal. As Medicare celebrates 50 years since it was signed into law, Mr. Baker will join other […]

In its 50th Year, Medicare Remains Stable – Trustees Report Shows Sustained Improvement, Credits Affordable Care Act – New York, NY—The 2015 Medicare Trustees Report brings welcome news as Medicare celebrates 50 years of providing essential health care benefits to older adults. The trustees find that the Medicare Hospital Insurance […]

2015 White House Conference on Aging Announces Enhanced Support for People New to Medicare –Interagency Initiatives Underway to Improve Medicare Education and Notice– Washington, DC—Today, at the 2015 White House Conference on Aging, the Administration announced an interagency effort to improve notice and education for seniors and people with disabilities […]

House Democratic Leaders Urge New Notice for People Nearing Medicare Eligibility –Name 2015 White House Conference on Aging as a platform for action– New York, NY—Today, ranking leaders of key U.S. House Committees and the co-chairs of the U.S. House Seniors Taskforce sent a letter urging the Department of Health […]

Medicare Rights Rolls Out Their 50 Wishes for Medicare’s Future –Celebrates 50 Years of the Medicare Program– New York, NY—On July 30, 2015, Medicare will celebrate 50 years since it was signed into law. In those 50 years, Medicare has provided guaranteed health benefits to millions of older adults and […]

Statement by Medicare Rights Center President Joe Baker on U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means Markup of Medicare Advantage Legislation New York, NY—Today the U.S. House Committee on Ways & Means considers legislation on Medicare Advantage (MA). We are encouraged by some of these bipartisan policies, including provisions to […]

Medicare Rights Center Releases New Medicare Snapshot  — Highlights the Potentially Costly Mistake of Missing Part B Enrollment – New York, NY—Today, the Medicare Rights Center released a new Medicare Snapshot: Stories from the Helpline, spotlighting the complexities of navigating Medicare enrollment. Every day, 10,000 Baby Boomers are turning 65 and […]