Trump Administration’s roll-back of a civil rights rule leads to life-threatening Barriers for low-income older adults with limited English proficiency seeking health care during the pandemicCONTACTJustice in Aging - Vanessa Barrington … [Read more...] about Plaintiffs Sue the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Rolling Back Language Access Protections, Harming Older Adults’ Access to Health Care
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Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Memorandum: Medicare Improvements Biden Administration Can Make Immediately
For Immediate ReleaseDecember 18, 2020Contact: Matthew Shepard: 202-293-5760, MShepard@MedicareAdvocacy.orgThe incoming Biden administration has vowed to improve health care, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has taken a … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy Submits Memorandum: Medicare Improvements Biden Administration Can Make Immediately
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
Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument
The Center for Medicare Advocacy strongly opposes the meritless lawsuit being argued today at the Supreme Court, in which several states, with the support of the current Administration, seek a full dismantling of the Affordable Care Act.Striking … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy’s Statement on Supreme Court ACA Oral Argument
Supreme Court Nomination Could Have Devastating Consequences for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare
A Statement from the Center for Medicare AdvocacyIf Judge Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its critical protections for people who rely on Medicare will be in mortal danger. Hearings begin … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Nomination Could Have Devastating Consequences for the Affordable Care Act and Medicare
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
CMS Nursing Home Infection Survey Results Simply Aren’t Plausible
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 5, 2020On June 4, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released data on the number of nursing home residents who have died of COVID-19 – almost 32,000 people. We know that many more residents and … [Read more...] about CMS Nursing Home Infection Survey Results Simply Aren’t Plausible
Center for Medicare Advocacy and Colleagues File Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of the Affordable Care Act
May 13, 2020Today the Center for Medicare Advocacy, along with AARP and Justice in Aging, filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In their brief, the three organizations highlight the ACA’s critical … [Read more...] about Center for Medicare Advocacy and Colleagues File Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of the Affordable Care Act
COVID 19 and Skilled Nursing Facilities: When Deregulation is Deadly
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2020In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the federal agency than runs the nation’s Medicare program has waived longstanding resident protections and promised more money to nursing facilities. Congress has already … [Read more...] about COVID 19 and Skilled Nursing Facilities: When Deregulation is Deadly
Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights on “Observation Status” Issue for Certain Medicare Hospital Patients
For Immediate Release March 24, 2020Contact: Matthew Shepard: 202-293-5760, MShepard@MedicareAdvocacy.orgIn a decision issued today, Judge Michael P. Shea of the U.S. District Court in Hartford, Connecticut found that certain Medicare … [Read more...] about Federal Court Orders Appeal Rights on “Observation Status” Issue for Certain Medicare Hospital Patients