Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Protect Beneficiary Access to Care
July 16, 2026
Today, the Senate voted on a measure (S.J. Res 198) to block the six-year Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR)
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Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provide critical health coverage and financial protections to millions of older adults, people with disabilities, and families with low incomes. Together, these programs help pay for hospital and outpatient care, prescription drugs, long-term services and supports, and other essential needs. The Medicare Rights Center opposes harmful cuts and structural changes that would undermine access to care, increase costs, or reduce benefits. We support policies that strengthen and protect these programs for current and future generations.
Medicare Trust Fund Shows Little Change, Sustainability Must Be the Focus
June 11, 2026
On Tuesday, the Medicare Boards of Trustees released their mandatory annual report on the financial status of Medicare’s trust funds. Like
Report Shows People With Medicare Feeling Pinch of Rising Health Care Costs
May 28, 2026
As affordability concerns remain top of mind for many Americans, a timely KFF report examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health
Nebraska Rushes Into Medicaid Red Tape, Threatening Access to Care
April 30, 2026
On May 1, Nebraska will become the first state to put in place new punitive requirements from the 2025 budget
Congressional Republicans Eye Budget Reconciliation 2.0
April 16, 2026
Republican congressional leaders are working to meet a June 1 deadline set by President Trump to fund Immigration and Customs
President’s Budget Request Targets Vital Programs
April 9, 2026
On Friday the White House released President Trump’s budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), which begins on October
What the Affordable Care Act Means for Older Adults
April 8, 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) strengthened Medicare and Medicaid and created important coverage avenues and consumer protections for people of all ages. Despite these successes, the health law continues to face opposition from some policy corners in Congress, the states, some presidential administrations, and the courts.
What Medicaid Financing Means for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
April 8, 2026
Medicaid is financed and administered through a federal-state partnership. Under current law, the federal government matches state Medicaid spending based on a statutory formula, without a pre-set limit. If state spending increases, for example due to increased enrollment or unexpectedly high program costs, then federal spending increases as well.
What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
April 8, 2026
With the passage of HR 1, Congress is cutting around $1 trillion from Medicaid over the course of the next 10 years. The cuts will affect Medicaid at every level, restricting eligibility and enrollment, driving up the cost of covered services for beneficiaries and states, and damaging the health care system nationwide. These cuts harm the people who rely on the program, including millions of older adults and people with disabilities who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as people nearing Medicare eligibility who have coverage through expansion Medicaid.
What Medicaid Waivers Mean for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
April 8, 2026
Many states have expanded Medicaid coverage and care through Medicaid “Section 1115” waivers, but some states are inclined to move in the opposite direction, to limit eligibility or restrict coverage.
Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Protect Beneficiary Access to Care
July 16, 2026
Today, the Senate voted on a measure (S.J. Res 198) to block the six-year Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR)
Medicare Trust Fund Shows Little Change, Sustainability Must Be the Focus
June 11, 2026
On Tuesday, the Medicare Boards of Trustees released their mandatory annual report on the financial status of Medicare’s trust funds. Like
Report Shows People With Medicare Feeling Pinch of Rising Health Care Costs
May 28, 2026
As affordability concerns remain top of mind for many Americans, a timely KFF report examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health
Nebraska Rushes Into Medicaid Red Tape, Threatening Access to Care
April 30, 2026
On May 1, Nebraska will become the first state to put in place new punitive requirements from the 2025 budget
Congressional Republicans Eye Budget Reconciliation 2.0
April 16, 2026
Republican congressional leaders are working to meet a June 1 deadline set by President Trump to fund Immigration and Customs
President’s Budget Request Targets Vital Programs
April 9, 2026
On Friday the White House released President Trump’s budget request to Congress for fiscal year 2027 (FY27), which begins on October
What the Affordable Care Act Means for Older Adults
April 8, 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) strengthened Medicare and Medicaid and created important coverage avenues and consumer protections for people of all ages. Despite these successes, the health law continues to face opposition from some policy corners in Congress, the states, some presidential administrations, and the courts.
What Medicaid Financing Means for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
April 8, 2026
Medicaid is financed and administered through a federal-state partnership. Under current law, the federal government matches state Medicaid spending based on a statutory formula, without a pre-set limit. If state spending increases, for example due to increased enrollment or unexpectedly high program costs, then federal spending increases as well.
What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
April 8, 2026
With the passage of HR 1, Congress is cutting around $1 trillion from Medicaid over the course of the next 10 years. The cuts will affect Medicaid at every level, restricting eligibility and enrollment, driving up the cost of covered services for beneficiaries and states, and damaging the health care system nationwide. These cuts harm the people who rely on the program, including millions of older adults and people with disabilities who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid, as well as people nearing Medicare eligibility who have coverage through expansion Medicaid.
What Medicaid Waivers Mean for Older Adults and People With Disabilities
April 8, 2026
Many states have expanded Medicaid coverage and care through Medicaid “Section 1115” waivers, but some states are inclined to move in the opposite direction, to limit eligibility or restrict coverage.