Biden Administration Tackles Prior Authorization Again
March 16, 2023
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on a proposed rule that would give Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees and potential enrollees
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President’s Budget Outlines Policy and Spending Priorities
March 9, 2023
Today, the White House released President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2024, which begins on October 1. Though
What to Know Before the Public Health Emergency Ends in May
March 9, 2023
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will end in May. This will mean several changes in health programs like Medicare
Action Alert: Urge CMS to Rein in Expensive Overpayments to Medicare Advantage Plans
March 2, 2023
The Medicare Rights Center is providing template comments to help individuals and organizations respond to the 2024 Advance Notice. We
New Analysis Highlights Steps by the Biden-Harris Administration to Reduce Medicare Advantage Overpayment
February 23, 2023
Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an analysis of two announcements by the Biden-Harris Administration around Medicare Advantage
Urban Institute Survey Shows Continued Lack of Awareness about Medicaid Changes
February 23, 2023
Beginning April 1, 2023, states can start disenrolling people from Medicaid for the first time since March 2020. A recent
CMS Proposes Policy and Payment Changes for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
February 16, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends policy changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans each
New Report Spotlights Underuse of Medicare Savings Programs
February 16, 2023
Far too many people with Medicare have trouble affording their health coverage and care. AARP recently released a report on
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.
Prior Authorization Data and Proposed Rule Reflect Need for Stronger Medicare Advantage Rules
February 9, 2023
This week, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an analysis of Medicare Advantage (MA) data showing that providers submitted over
Biden Administration Tackles Prior Authorization Again
March 16, 2023
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on a proposed rule that would give Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollees and potential enrollees
President’s Budget Outlines Policy and Spending Priorities
March 9, 2023
Today, the White House released President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2024, which begins on October 1. Though
What to Know Before the Public Health Emergency Ends in May
March 9, 2023
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) will end in May. This will mean several changes in health programs like Medicare
Action Alert: Urge CMS to Rein in Expensive Overpayments to Medicare Advantage Plans
March 2, 2023
The Medicare Rights Center is providing template comments to help individuals and organizations respond to the 2024 Advance Notice. We
New Analysis Highlights Steps by the Biden-Harris Administration to Reduce Medicare Advantage Overpayment
February 23, 2023
Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an analysis of two announcements by the Biden-Harris Administration around Medicare Advantage
Urban Institute Survey Shows Continued Lack of Awareness about Medicaid Changes
February 23, 2023
Beginning April 1, 2023, states can start disenrolling people from Medicaid for the first time since March 2020. A recent
CMS Proposes Policy and Payment Changes for Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans
February 16, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends policy changes to Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans each
New Report Spotlights Underuse of Medicare Savings Programs
February 16, 2023
Far too many people with Medicare have trouble affording their health coverage and care. AARP recently released a report on
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.
Prior Authorization Data and Proposed Rule Reflect Need for Stronger Medicare Advantage Rules
February 9, 2023
This week, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) released an analysis of Medicare Advantage (MA) data showing that providers submitted over