Proposed Rules Would Improve Coverage and Care
Earlier this week, Medicare Rights submitted supportive comments on aspects of two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare &
Medicare provides health coverage to over 60 million older adults and people with disabilities, paying for important medical care in hospital and outpatient settings. Nearly 12.5 million beneficiaries also rely on Medicaid, which helps with affordability through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), and covers services Medicare does not, such as long-term services and supports. The Medicare Rights Center supports strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, modernizing benefits and financial assistance, and bolstering the workers and caregivers who deliver this vital care.
Earlier this week, Medicare Rights submitted supportive comments on aspects of two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare &
As science and medicine progress, they reveal the interconnectedness of bodily systems and expose the folly of historic silos in care. We greatly appreciate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focusing on mental health and substance use disorder treatment and to medically necessary dental services.
It has been two years since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The landmark legislation included
In late April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated regulations for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care
In 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened a review to determine if Medicare should cover Preexposure
Last week, CMS released additional guidance regarding Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) outreach and education. The MPPP, sometimes referred to
A new whitepaper from the Brookings Center on Health Policy draws on an array of data sources to identify opportunities
Late last month, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means advanced several bipartisan bills intended to reduce Medicare coverage
On June 27, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means advanced several bipartisan bills intended to improve Medicare coverage and affordability. While Medicare Rights applauds this important goal, we are concerned that several of the bills run counter to it. As outlined in the letter, we urged lawmakers to correct those misalignments.
Earlier this week, Medicare Rights submitted supportive comments on aspects of two proposed rules from the Centers for Medicare &
As science and medicine progress, they reveal the interconnectedness of bodily systems and expose the folly of historic silos in care. We greatly appreciate the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) focusing on mental health and substance use disorder treatment and to medically necessary dental services.
It has been two years since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The landmark legislation included
In late April, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updated regulations for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care
In 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) opened a review to determine if Medicare should cover Preexposure
Last week, CMS released additional guidance regarding Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) outreach and education. The MPPP, sometimes referred to
A new whitepaper from the Brookings Center on Health Policy draws on an array of data sources to identify opportunities
Late last month, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means advanced several bipartisan bills intended to reduce Medicare coverage
On June 27, the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means advanced several bipartisan bills intended to improve Medicare coverage and affordability. While Medicare Rights applauds this important goal, we are concerned that several of the bills run counter to it. As outlined in the letter, we urged lawmakers to correct those misalignments.
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