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Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:57:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/17/the-presidents-proposed-2013-budget-impact-on-medicare/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/17/the-presidents-proposed-2013-budget-impact-on-medicare/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:09:26 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3191 This week, President Obama unveiled his Fiscal Year 2013 Budget.[1]  Overall, the Center for Medicare Advocacy believes that the budget demonstrates a commitment to  keeping the Medicare program strong and keeping the program's promise to older Americans and individuals with disabilities who rely on the program to provide quality, affordable health care.  The Center is … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/17/the-presidents-proposed-2013-budget-impact-on-medicare/feed/ 0 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/10/february-2012-extender-bill-therapy-caps-and-health-reform-challenges/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/10/february-2012-extender-bill-therapy-caps-and-health-reform-challenges/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:41:07 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3170 National Medicare Advocates Alliance ISSUE BRIEF #15                                                                                          FEBRUARY, 2012 __________________________________________________________________ EXTENDER … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/10/february-2012-extender-bill-therapy-caps-and-health-reform-challenges/feed/ 0 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/10/february-13-2012-medicare-therapy-caps-and-exceptions-process-aca-updates/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/10/february-13-2012-medicare-therapy-caps-and-exceptions-process-aca-updates/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:23:50 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3164 Monday, February 13, 2012– 2:00 P.M., Eastern Time Call-in Number: 1 (888) 206-2266 Pass Code: 1050263# NOTE: We ask people calling from the same location to gather around one telephone.  This frees up lines and holds down costs. AGENDA Welcome and Housekeeping  (David Lipschutz, Policy Attorney, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Moderator)   Legislative Update  (David Lipschutz, CMA) … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/10/february-13-2012-medicare-therapy-caps-and-exceptions-process-aca-updates/feed/ 0 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/09/investing-in-our-future-strengthening-medicare-for-2012-and-beyond/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/09/investing-in-our-future-strengthening-medicare-for-2012-and-beyond/#comments Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:28:45 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3177 This year brings another election season, another Congressional session, and another opportunity to fortify Medicare, both for those who rely on it now and for future generations. Medicare has been strengthened during the past few years.  However, dangerous rhetoric and schemes to weaken and dismantle the program threaten the health and economic security of millions … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/09/investing-in-our-future-strengthening-medicare-for-2012-and-beyond/feed/ 0 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/bagnall-v-sebelius-no-11-1703-d-conn-filed-november-3-2011/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/bagnall-v-sebelius-no-11-1703-d-conn-filed-november-3-2011/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:08:41 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3036 No. 11-1703 (D.Conn.), filed November 3, 2011 Issue: Whether the Secretary's policy of allowed hospitalized Medicare beneficiaries to be placed in "observation status," rather than formally admitting them, deprives them of their Part A coverage in violation of the Medicare statute, the Administrative Procedure Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Due Process Clause.  Relief … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/bagnall-v-sebelius-no-11-1703-d-conn-filed-november-3-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/center-for-medicare-advocacy-files-amicus-brief-in-support-of-the-affordable-care-act/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/center-for-medicare-advocacy-files-amicus-brief-in-support-of-the-affordable-care-act/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:28:08 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3140 Joining five other national organizations that represent the interests of elderly and disabled people, the Center for Medicare Advocacy filed an amicus brief on January 30 in the United States Supreme Court supporting a position of the federal government in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) litigation.[1]  The brief does not address the constitutionality of the … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/center-for-medicare-advocacy-files-amicus-brief-in-support-of-the-affordable-care-act/feed/ 2 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/2011-poverty-guidelines-issued-poverty-levels-affect-eligibility-for-many-federal-public-benefit-programs/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/2011-poverty-guidelines-issued-poverty-levels-affect-eligibility-for-many-federal-public-benefit-programs/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:43:59 +0000 smorillo http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=1062 Federal poverty level (FPL) guidelines for 2012 were published in the Federal Register on January 26, 2012.[1]  The guidelines provide the baseline for eligibility levels for many public benefits, including health benefits for older people and people with disabilities. The published poverty levels merely state a dollar figure for different-sized family units.  They do not … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/02/02/2011-poverty-guidelines-issued-poverty-levels-affect-eligibility-for-many-federal-public-benefit-programs/feed/ 1 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/26/the-medicare-advance-beneficiary-notice-of-non-coverage-abn-a-tool-for-limiting-beneficiary-liability/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/26/the-medicare-advance-beneficiary-notice-of-non-coverage-abn-a-tool-for-limiting-beneficiary-liability/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:10:02 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3134 Medicare's limitation on liability (LOL) protections[1] apply when a provider believes that an otherwise covered Medicare item or service will be denied because the item or service is not reasonable and necessary[2] or is for custodial care.[3] In order to shift liability to the beneficiary, a provider is required to notify a beneficiary in advance … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/26/the-medicare-advance-beneficiary-notice-of-non-coverage-abn-a-tool-for-limiting-beneficiary-liability/feed/ 1 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/25/protecting-medicare-and-the-middle-class-themes-from-the-presidents-state-of-the-union-speech/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/25/protecting-medicare-and-the-middle-class-themes-from-the-presidents-state-of-the-union-speech/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:49:40 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3122 For Immediate Release January 25, 2012                                                                Contacts:  Judith Stein  (860)456-7790                     David Lipschutz   (202)293-5760 … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/25/protecting-medicare-and-the-middle-class-themes-from-the-presidents-state-of-the-union-speech/feed/ 1 http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/19/medicare-cost-sharing-for-qualified-medicare-beneficiaries/ http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/19/medicare-cost-sharing-for-qualified-medicare-beneficiaries/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:10:59 +0000 mshepard http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/?p=3104 Balance Billing is Prohibited.  Period. New Guidance released jointly by the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) and the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO) once again highlights and advises about an issue that has created hardships for low-income people using Medicare and challenges for advocates trying to help them. The jointly-issued Guidance includes a link … Read more →]]> http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/2012/01/19/medicare-cost-sharing-for-qualified-medicare-beneficiaries/feed/ 1