House-Passed Bill Would Put Millions at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage
April 27, 2023
Once again, some policymakers are attempting to add bureaucratic barriers to Medicaid that would put health coverage for millions of
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Medicare and Medicaid Integration
Distinct Medicare and Medicaid rules, funding streams, and service delivery systems can create barriers that increase costs and worsen outcomes for people who are jointly enrolled in the programs. We support correcting this fragmentation through policies that offer meaningful choice; reduce disparities in access to and quality of care; rely on active and informed enrollee participation; include robust safeguards and oversight; offer clear enrollee and provider education about options for accessing integrated care; establish unified grievance and appeals processes; ensure seamless access to data; and provide person-centered care coordination and care management.
White House Announces Executive Order Aimed at Bolstering Care Work
April 27, 2023
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration announced a set of executive actions which attempt to address issues surrounding care work and
Two New Reports Provide an Overview of the 12.5 Million People Enrolled in Both Medicare and Medicaid
February 9, 2023
For dually-eligible individuals, Medicare is their primary insurer and mainly pays for medical services, such as hospital and post-acute care.
Looking Ahead: Medicare in 2023 and Beyond
December 15, 2022
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
Issue Brief Explores Ways to Reduce Medicaid Churn
May 19, 2022
A new issue brief from the Integrated Care Resource Center (ICRC) examines strategies to reduce churn, the unnecessary loss of
New Report Highlights Financial Benefits of Expanded Home and Community Based Services
March 24, 2022
This week, a report out of The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and the Community
Medicare Rights Supports Important Proposals for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
March 10, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on a proposed rule that would make some important changes to Medicare Advantage (MA)
Medicare Rights Client Testifies Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
February 10, 2022
Today, a Medicare Rights Center client, Jane Doyle, testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging about her and
Comments on the HCBS Access Act Discussion Draft
April 26, 2021
If enacted, the HAA would greatly expand access to HCBS, helping people who need supports to stay in their communities, age in place, and live the lives they choose. The Medicaid program must be made more equitable and better meet the needs of those it serves. We are fully committed to this vision and offer the following suggestions to tweak the HAA to better achieve it.
Comments on Bipartisan Policy Center Integrated Care White Paper
June 1, 2020
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s white paper, “Policy Options for Integrating Care for Individuals with Both Medicare and Medicaid.”
House-Passed Bill Would Put Millions at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage
April 27, 2023
Once again, some policymakers are attempting to add bureaucratic barriers to Medicaid that would put health coverage for millions of
White House Announces Executive Order Aimed at Bolstering Care Work
April 27, 2023
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration announced a set of executive actions which attempt to address issues surrounding care work and
Two New Reports Provide an Overview of the 12.5 Million People Enrolled in Both Medicare and Medicaid
February 9, 2023
For dually-eligible individuals, Medicare is their primary insurer and mainly pays for medical services, such as hospital and post-acute care.
Looking Ahead: Medicare in 2023 and Beyond
December 15, 2022
Next year, the Medicare enrollment process will finally receive long overdue updates, modernization, and simplification through the implementation of the
Issue Brief Explores Ways to Reduce Medicaid Churn
May 19, 2022
A new issue brief from the Integrated Care Resource Center (ICRC) examines strategies to reduce churn, the unnecessary loss of
New Report Highlights Financial Benefits of Expanded Home and Community Based Services
March 24, 2022
This week, a report out of The Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University and the Community
Medicare Rights Supports Important Proposals for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
March 10, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on a proposed rule that would make some important changes to Medicare Advantage (MA)
Medicare Rights Client Testifies Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
February 10, 2022
Today, a Medicare Rights Center client, Jane Doyle, testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging about her and
Comments on the HCBS Access Act Discussion Draft
April 26, 2021
If enacted, the HAA would greatly expand access to HCBS, helping people who need supports to stay in their communities, age in place, and live the lives they choose. The Medicaid program must be made more equitable and better meet the needs of those it serves. We are fully committed to this vision and offer the following suggestions to tweak the HAA to better achieve it.
Comments on Bipartisan Policy Center Integrated Care White Paper
June 1, 2020
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Bipartisan Policy Center’s white paper, “Policy Options for Integrating Care for Individuals with Both Medicare and Medicaid.”