The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) is pleased to submit comments in response to the proposed rule “Medicare Program: Changes to the Medicare Claims and Entitlement, Medicare Advantage Organization Determination and Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Determination Appeals Procedures.” Medicare Rights is a national, nonprofit organization that works to ensure access […]
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) is pleased to submit comments on the Part B Drug Payment Model. The following comments are informed by our experience working with Medicare beneficiaries and their families, particularly those who experience challenges accessing needed Part B prescription drugs, those receiving care through demonstration programs […]
Dear Chairman Hatch, Ranking Member Wyden, Senator Isakson, and Senator Warner: On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), I am writing to comment on the policy options document created by the Bipartisan Chronic Care Working Group of the Senate Finance Committee. We applaud the Committee for engaging in […]
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) is pleased to submit comments on the proposed Revisions to Requirements for Discharge Planning for Hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals, and Home Health Agencies (NPRM). These comments are informed by our experience working with Medicare beneficiaries and their families, particularly callers to our national helpline […]
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) is pleased to submit comments on the proposed Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2017. These comments are informed by our experience working with Medicare beneficiaries and their families, particularly those approaching Medicare eligibility as well as individuals who erred while managing the transition […]
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) is pleased to submit comments on the interim Medicare-Medicaid Plan Quality Rating Strategy. Each year, Medicare Rights provides services and resources to over two million Medicare beneficiaries, family caregivers, and professionals. The following comments are informed by our experience working with dually eligible beneficiaries […]
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) is pleased to submit comments on the Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Implementation of the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System, Promotion of Alternative Payment Models, and Incentive Payments for Participation in Eligible Alternative Payment Models (CMS-3321-NC). Medicare Rights is a national, nonprofit organization that works […]
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) is pleased to submit feedback on the Advance Notice of Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2016 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates, Part C and Part D Payment Policies and 2016 Call Letter. Medicare Rights is a national, nonprofit consumer service organization that […]
