Statement for the Record from the Center for Medicare Advocacy “The Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Future of Medicare Financing” Senate Finance Committee Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth Hearing Date: February 2, … [Read more...] about CMA Statement on Medicare Financing
Medicare and Health Care Reform
Study Published in Health Affairs Finds that Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Has Not Improved Quality
Health Affairs recently published a research article titled “The Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Has Not Improved Plan Quality” by Adam A. Markovitz, John Z. Ayanian, Devraj Sukul, and Andrew M. Ryan (December 2021). As noted in the abstract … [Read more...] about Study Published in Health Affairs Finds that Medicare Advantage Quality Bonus Program Has Not Improved Quality
Build Back Better Act: House and Senate Nursing Home Provisions Compared
The Build Back Better Act is currently under consideration in the Senate after being passed in the House of Representatives in November. Over the weekend, on December 11, the Senate Finance Committee released its draft language for the reconciliation … [Read more...] about Build Back Better Act: House and Senate Nursing Home Provisions Compared
Pass Build Back Better — Seize the Moment to Protect Nursing Home Residents
By Judith Stein and Mairead Painter — The Build Back Better Act is a chance for Congress to prioritize the well-being of vulnerable people in nursing homes.Originally published in the CT Mirror, December 2, 2021The Build Back Better Act, … [Read more...] about Pass Build Back Better — Seize the Moment to Protect Nursing Home Residents
CMA Statement | But for Critical Hearing Benefit, Medicare is Left Behind in Build Back Better Framework
The framework of the Build Back Better bill released today makes historic investments in many vital programs that will help Americans. But, aside from a much-needed hearing benefit, which we strongly support, the Framework fails to improve Medicare … [Read more...] about CMA Statement | But for Critical Hearing Benefit, Medicare is Left Behind in Build Back Better Framework
Joint Advocates’ Statement: | Add Dental Coverage to Medicare, Not Vouchers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 25, 2021Contact:Center for Medicare Advocacy – Matt Shepard: 202-293-5760, mshepard@MedicareAdvocacy.org Families USA – Sara Lonardo: slonardo@familiesusa.orgJustice in Aging - Amber … [Read more...] about Joint Advocates’ Statement: | Add Dental Coverage to Medicare, Not Vouchers
Analysis Provides Options for Containing the Cost of a New Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Benefit
The USC-Brookings Schaeffer Initiative for Health Policy recently posted an analysis entitled Options for containing the cost of a new Medicare dental, hearing, and vision benefit by Matthew Fiedler, Ph.D. (September 2021).Noting the potential … [Read more...] about Analysis Provides Options for Containing the Cost of a New Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Benefit
Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now
Negotiations in Congress about the size and scope of a transformative reconciliation package are at a critical stage. Policymakers are weighing what proposals are in, what is out, and the breadth of potential coverage expansions. We urge … [Read more...] about Congress Continues to Negotiate Potential Historic Expansion of Medicare – The Time to Act Is Now
Reminder | Tell Congress Now is the Time to Improve Medicare
Now is the time to make your voices heard – as the Center and colleague organizations work to highlight other priorities for improving Medicare, and push for the proposals currently under consideration to be more robust. This moment presents a truly … [Read more...] about Reminder | Tell Congress Now is the Time to Improve Medicare
Congress Begins Debate About Adding Dental, Hearing and Vision Benefits to Medicare – Now is the Time to Act
Congress is poised to strengthen our country’s safety net, including adding critical benefits to the Medicare program. Today, the House Ways & Means Committee began to mark-up legislation that would add dental, hearing and vision benefits to the … [Read more...] about Congress Begins Debate About Adding Dental, Hearing and Vision Benefits to Medicare – Now is the Time to Act