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
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Landscape of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Plans in 2022
The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released reports on Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plan offerings in 2022. The MA report notes that “[f]or 2022, the average Medicare beneficiary has access to 39 Medicare Advantage plans, more than … [Read more...] about Landscape of Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D Plans in 2022
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
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
Medicare is at a Crossroads – Time to Dispel Myths Hindering an Historic Expansion of Benefits
Congress is in the midst of putting together an historic legislative package that would expand and strengthen our country’s safety net in a number of ways, including broad changes to health coverage. This could include adding dental, hearing and … [Read more...] about Medicare is at a Crossroads – Time to Dispel Myths Hindering an Historic Expansion of Benefits
Affordable Care Act: Millions Have Benefited Despite Sabotage
A recent Washington Post article highlighted the importance of increased access to health insurance, made possible by the Affordable Care Act (ACA), during the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic. Citing federal data, the article reports that about … [Read more...] about Affordable Care Act: Millions Have Benefited Despite Sabotage
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