New York Passes Landmark Budget to Help Residents Access and Afford the Care they Need
April 14, 2022
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
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Ease Access to Medicare Low-Income Assistance Programs
Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs
December 16, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center’s New York policy team released a brief that outlines ways to improve Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in New York State.
Medicare Savings Programs in New York State:
Policy Recommendations from the Medicare Rights Center
December 16, 2021
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and the resultant economic fallout has highlighted longstanding barriers affecting Medicare beneficiaries, older adults and people with disabilities, especially individuals with low incomes and people of color. However, the pandemic has also provided an opportunity to address these challenges with renewed purpose and vigor. It is imperative that New York State act to support older adults and people with disabilities by continuing to invest in state and local programs that meaningfully improve health and economic well-being.
Tell Your Members of Congress to Advance Critical Medicare and Medicaid Reforms
October 21, 2021
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
Online Screening Helps New Yorkers Access Cost Saving Benefits
October 12, 2021
Health care affordability is one of the main trends that the Medicare Rights Center sees on its helpline. The cost
Medicare Rights Advocates for Key Health Care Reforms in Congressional Budget Bill
October 12, 2021
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Prioritize Critical Medicare Updates
July 22, 2021
This week, as Congress continued to discuss strategies to improve health coverage, Medicare Rights weighed in, urging them to prioritize critical
Joint Letter on Medicare Improvements
July 20, 2021
Medicare Rights and other leading beneficiary advocate groups urged the Administration and Congress to keep improvements to the Medicare program central in ongoing discussions about creating a more equitable and affordable health care and prescription drug system.
Tell Congress to Strengthen Medicare
July 15, 2021
Congress is currently considering strategies to improve health coverage and affordability. Weigh in today to make sure that Medicare is part
Statement for the Record “Negotiating a Better Deal: Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs”
May 4, 2021
Immediate action is needed to transform the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will lower prices, strengthen Medicare, and promote the well-being of those who rely on its coverage. H.R. 3 would significantly advance these goals, in part by authorizing Medicare to negotiate prices for certain drugs; imposing inflationary rebates; and restructuring Part D to cap beneficiary out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 per year, reduce the federal government’s liability, and better align pricing incentives.
New York Passes Landmark Budget to Help Residents Access and Afford the Care they Need
April 14, 2022
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs
December 16, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center’s New York policy team released a brief that outlines ways to improve Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in New York State.
Medicare Savings Programs in New York State:
Policy Recommendations from the Medicare Rights Center
December 16, 2021
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and the resultant economic fallout has highlighted longstanding barriers affecting Medicare beneficiaries, older adults and people with disabilities, especially individuals with low incomes and people of color. However, the pandemic has also provided an opportunity to address these challenges with renewed purpose and vigor. It is imperative that New York State act to support older adults and people with disabilities by continuing to invest in state and local programs that meaningfully improve health and economic well-being.
Tell Your Members of Congress to Advance Critical Medicare and Medicaid Reforms
October 21, 2021
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
Online Screening Helps New Yorkers Access Cost Saving Benefits
October 12, 2021
Health care affordability is one of the main trends that the Medicare Rights Center sees on its helpline. The cost
Medicare Rights Advocates for Key Health Care Reforms in Congressional Budget Bill
October 12, 2021
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Prioritize Critical Medicare Updates
July 22, 2021
This week, as Congress continued to discuss strategies to improve health coverage, Medicare Rights weighed in, urging them to prioritize critical
Joint Letter on Medicare Improvements
July 20, 2021
Medicare Rights and other leading beneficiary advocate groups urged the Administration and Congress to keep improvements to the Medicare program central in ongoing discussions about creating a more equitable and affordable health care and prescription drug system.
Tell Congress to Strengthen Medicare
July 15, 2021
Congress is currently considering strategies to improve health coverage and affordability. Weigh in today to make sure that Medicare is part
Statement for the Record “Negotiating a Better Deal: Legislation to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs”
May 4, 2021
Immediate action is needed to transform the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will lower prices, strengthen Medicare, and promote the well-being of those who rely on its coverage. H.R. 3 would significantly advance these goals, in part by authorizing Medicare to negotiate prices for certain drugs; imposing inflationary rebates; and restructuring Part D to cap beneficiary out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 per year, reduce the federal government’s liability, and better align pricing incentives.