Medicare Drug Negotiations Officially Underway
Lindsey Copeland
February 8, 2024
On February 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent initial offers to manufacturers of the first
📢 URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
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.
Advocacy Alert! Tell Congress to Prioritize Medicare Low-Income Outreach and Enrollment Funding
Lindsey Copeland
January 18, 2024
As we covered last month, authorization and funding for outreach and enrollment to low-income Medicare beneficiaries was dropped from the
Medicare Rights Urges Congress: Same Service, Same Price
Lindsey Copeland
January 11, 2024
Yesterday, Medicare Rights joined nearly 30 national organizations representing Medicare beneficiaries, families, providers, employers, and advocates in urging Congress to
Few Beneficiaries Know Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Now in Effect
Lindsey Copeland
January 4, 2024
A newly effective Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provision is improving prescription drug affordability for many people with Medicare Part D
Tell Congress to Prioritize People with Medicare in 2024
Lindsey Copeland
December 14, 2023
Today, the Medicare Rights Center joined 75 national organizations in urging Congress to include funding for Medicare low-income outreach and
New Rules Expand Medicare Dental Coverage for Some
Lindsey Copeland
December 7, 2023
While Medicare dental coverage remains extremely limited, the 2023 and 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rules expand access
Fall Open Enrollment Continues with Choices for Beneficiaries and Benefits for Plans
Lindsey Copeland
November 9, 2023
Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment (FOE) period runs from October 15 to December 7. It is the time of year
Younger Medicare Enrollees Experience High Rates of Access and Affordability Challenges
Lindsey Copeland
November 2, 2023
Younger adults can qualify for Medicare due to having a long-term disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Senate Hearing Examines Medicare Advantage Marketing and Misinformation
Lindsey Copeland
October 26, 2023
On October 18, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on Medicare Advantage (MA) marketing practices, with a focus on
Congressional Committees Examine Medicare-related Tax Changes
Lindsey Copeland
October 12, 2023
Last month, two congressional committees debated policy changes at the intersection of Medicare rules and federal tax law, though the
Medicare Drug Negotiations Officially Underway
February 8, 2024
On February 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) sent initial offers to manufacturers of the first
Advocacy Alert! Tell Congress to Prioritize Medicare Low-Income Outreach and Enrollment Funding
January 18, 2024
As we covered last month, authorization and funding for outreach and enrollment to low-income Medicare beneficiaries was dropped from the
Medicare Rights Urges Congress: Same Service, Same Price
January 11, 2024
Yesterday, Medicare Rights joined nearly 30 national organizations representing Medicare beneficiaries, families, providers, employers, and advocates in urging Congress to
Few Beneficiaries Know Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap Now in Effect
January 4, 2024
A newly effective Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provision is improving prescription drug affordability for many people with Medicare Part D
Tell Congress to Prioritize People with Medicare in 2024
December 14, 2023
Today, the Medicare Rights Center joined 75 national organizations in urging Congress to include funding for Medicare low-income outreach and
New Rules Expand Medicare Dental Coverage for Some
December 7, 2023
While Medicare dental coverage remains extremely limited, the 2023 and 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rules expand access
Fall Open Enrollment Continues with Choices for Beneficiaries and Benefits for Plans
November 9, 2023
Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment (FOE) period runs from October 15 to December 7. It is the time of year
Younger Medicare Enrollees Experience High Rates of Access and Affordability Challenges
November 2, 2023
Younger adults can qualify for Medicare due to having a long-term disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Senate Hearing Examines Medicare Advantage Marketing and Misinformation
October 26, 2023
On October 18, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on Medicare Advantage (MA) marketing practices, with a focus on
Congressional Committees Examine Medicare-related Tax Changes
October 12, 2023
Last month, two congressional committees debated policy changes at the intersection of Medicare rules and federal tax law, though the