On November 4, 2020, the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) issued a proposed rule entitled “Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely” (SUNSET) (RIN 0991–AC24; Docket No. HHS–OS– 2020–0012).The proposed rule would … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Comments on Harmful Proposed Rule that Would Automatically Expire Regulations Governing Medicare and Other Important Programs
Medicare and Health Care Reform
Comments on HHS “Regulations Rule”
December 4, 2020VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONThe Hon. Alex Azar, SecretaryU.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue SWWashington, DC 20201Re: Docket No. HHS–OS– 2020–0012: Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory … [Read more...] about Comments on HHS “Regulations Rule”
Strengthen Medicare to Build Back Better
Medicare is the national health insurance program that serves 62 million older adults and people with disabilities. It is key to addressing a combination of threatening, interconnected national health and economic challenges:The COVID pandemic is … [Read more...] about Strengthen Medicare to Build Back Better
Candidates: Don’t Forget Medicare
As the nation prepares for the November election and debates, health care news and concerns are understandably dominated by COVID-19. Amid the pandemic, the Center for Medicare Advocacy urges candidates to remember the increased need for health … [Read more...] about Candidates: Don’t Forget Medicare
Medicare’s Finances – Challenges and Solutions
As discussed in a previous CMA Alert, in April 2020, the Medicare and Social Security Trustees released their 2020 annual report, which offers projections concerning the fiscal health of the Medicare and Social Security programs. At that time, … [Read more...] about Medicare’s Finances – Challenges and Solutions
Improve Medicare for All Beneficiaries
Medicare is extremely popular, but it needs attention to ensure all beneficiaries receive comprehensive coverage and equitable treatment. The Medicare program that Americans know and cherish has been allowed to wither. Traditional Medicare, preferred … [Read more...] about Improve Medicare for All Beneficiaries
Real Medicare Matters
Where We Are and Where We Need to Go to Enhance Medicare for ALL BeneficiariesIn 2015, for Medicare’s 50th anniversary, the Center for Medicare Advocacy published a series of articles entitled Medicare Matters: 50 Insights for Medicare’s 50th … [Read more...] about Real Medicare Matters
Podcast with Judy Stein: Moving Forward with COVID-19 and Medicare
Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director Judy Stein joins journalist Mark Miller on retirementrevised.com to discuss what the pandemic is teaching us about ways to improve Medicare.“The crisis has put a bright spotlight on weaknesses in many … [Read more...] about Podcast with Judy Stein: Moving Forward with COVID-19 and Medicare
House Passes Historic Medicare Expansion Bill – H.R. 3
Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3, The Elijah Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, by a vote of 230 to 192. This bill, if enacted into law, would lead to a significant reduction in prescription drug costs. The resulting savings … [Read more...] about House Passes Historic Medicare Expansion Bill – H.R. 3
House to Vote on Historic Medicare Bill Next Week
Per a December 5, 2019 press release from Speaker Pelosi’s office, the House of Representatives will vote next week on H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.The Act, which the Center for Medicare Advocacy has supported since its … [Read more...] about House to Vote on Historic Medicare Bill Next Week