Fall Open Enrollment Ends Sunday
Lindsey Copeland
December 4, 2025
Sunday is the last day of Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment period. This is the time of year when people
Join Us Live for a Discussion on Medicare, Democracy, and the Future of Health Care
Lindsey Copeland
Federal Policy Director
Lindsey Copeland joined the Medicare Rights Center as Federal Policy Director in 2017. Based in the Washington, DC office, Lindsey is responsible for formulating, directing, and implementing Medicare Rights’ federal policy and advocacy agenda. She informs policymakers, stakeholders, and the press about the challenges facing people with Medicare, as well as the administrative and legislative policies the Medicare Rights Center supports to address these issues.
Lindsey Copeland joined the Medicare Rights Center as Federal Policy Director in 2017. Based in the Washington, DC office, Lindsey is responsible for formulating, directing, and implementing Medicare Rights’ federal policy and advocacy agenda. She informs policymakers, stakeholders, and the press about the challenges facing people with Medicare, as well as the administrative and legislative policies the Medicare Rights Center supports to address these issues.
Older Adults at Risk if ACA Subsidies Expire
Lindsey Copeland
October 30, 2025
From funding cuts to policy reforms, the Republican-passed reconciliation bill (HR 1) directly harms older adults, including by making health
Reconciliation Bill More Harmful and Costly Than Previously Thought
Lindsey Copeland
October 23, 2025
This week, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said a provision in the reconciliation bill that widens exemptions from Medicare’s
Health Care Consolidation Continues to Raise Concerns
Lindsey Copeland
October 9, 2025
A recent literature review from a government watchdog shows that physician consolidation is on the rise. The nonpartisan Government Accountability
Federal Funding Deadline Looms
Lindsey Copeland
September 25, 2025
Legislation funding the federal government expires September 30. Congress must pass another spending bill by then to avoid a shutdown,
Congress Must Preserve Access to Affordable Marketplace Coverage
Lindsey Copeland
September 11, 2025
Unless Congress acts soon, critical tax credits that help over 22 million people buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans
Growing Economic Challenges for People with Medicare
Lindsey Copeland
September 4, 2025
A new report from KFF examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs. While satisfaction with the program remains high,
New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Medicare Enrollment
Lindsey Copeland
August 21, 2025
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (H.R.
As Family Caregiving Grows, So Does the Need for Reform
Lindsey Copeland
August 14, 2025
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving recently released the 2025 edition of Caregiving in the US. Last issued in 2020,
More People Are Enrolling in Medicare Advantage at High Cost to Medicare and Taxpayers
Lindsey Copeland
July 31, 2025
A new KFF report examines key trends in 2025 Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment. MA has seen steady growth in recent
Fall Open Enrollment Ends Sunday
December 4, 2025
Sunday is the last day of Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment period. This is the time of year when people
Older Adults at Risk if ACA Subsidies Expire
October 30, 2025
From funding cuts to policy reforms, the Republican-passed reconciliation bill (HR 1) directly harms older adults, including by making health
Reconciliation Bill More Harmful and Costly Than Previously Thought
October 23, 2025
This week, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) said a provision in the reconciliation bill that widens exemptions from Medicare’s
Health Care Consolidation Continues to Raise Concerns
October 9, 2025
A recent literature review from a government watchdog shows that physician consolidation is on the rise. The nonpartisan Government Accountability
Federal Funding Deadline Looms
September 25, 2025
Legislation funding the federal government expires September 30. Congress must pass another spending bill by then to avoid a shutdown,
Congress Must Preserve Access to Affordable Marketplace Coverage
September 11, 2025
Unless Congress acts soon, critical tax credits that help over 22 million people buy Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans
Growing Economic Challenges for People with Medicare
September 4, 2025
A new report from KFF examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs. While satisfaction with the program remains high,
New Bipartisan Bill Would Improve Medicare Enrollment
August 21, 2025
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (H.R.
As Family Caregiving Grows, So Does the Need for Reform
August 14, 2025
AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving recently released the 2025 edition of Caregiving in the US. Last issued in 2020,
More People Are Enrolling in Medicare Advantage at High Cost to Medicare and Taxpayers
July 31, 2025
A new KFF report examines key trends in 2025 Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment. MA has seen steady growth in recent