As Summer Advances, Heat Puts Some Older Adults and People with Disabilities at Risk
June 15, 2023
Heat can be hazardous, leading to more deaths than any other weather-related phenomenon. While some parts of the U.S. are
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Procedural Reasons Responsible for Many Losing Medicaid Amidst Unwinding
June 8, 2023
The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment due to COVID-19 is projected to cause significant coverage losses nationally as states recertify
Merck Sues in Longshot Bid to Derail Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
June 8, 2023
This week, the pharmaceutical giant Merck sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), challenging Medicare’s authority to
Many Older Adults Face Unpaid Medical Bills Despite Insurance Coverage
June 1, 2023
This week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Office for Older Americans released an issue spotlight on medical billing and
HHS Reports on Progress Improving Access for People with Limited English Proficiency
June 1, 2023
This week, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a report
Medicare Rights Applauds Introduction of BENES 2.0 Act
May 25, 2023
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Study Finds Older Adults Skipping Medications Due to Cost
May 25, 2023
A recently released study found that in 2022, over 20% of adults 65 and older experienced cost-related medication nonadherence, meaning
Medicare Coverage Win for Wheelchair Users
May 18, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that it will cover seat elevation technology in Medicare-covered
Medicare Advantage Plan Data Remains Inadequate
May 18, 2023
Significant gaps in data about Medicare Advantage (MA) plan processes and enrollee experiences make it impossible for policymakers to hold
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expires Today
May 11, 2023
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration in effect since early 2020 ends today, May 11. The PHE allowed the
As Summer Advances, Heat Puts Some Older Adults and People with Disabilities at Risk
June 15, 2023
Heat can be hazardous, leading to more deaths than any other weather-related phenomenon. While some parts of the U.S. are
Procedural Reasons Responsible for Many Losing Medicaid Amidst Unwinding
June 8, 2023
The end of continuous Medicaid enrollment due to COVID-19 is projected to cause significant coverage losses nationally as states recertify
Merck Sues in Longshot Bid to Derail Medicare Drug Price Negotiation
June 8, 2023
This week, the pharmaceutical giant Merck sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), challenging Medicare’s authority to
Many Older Adults Face Unpaid Medical Bills Despite Insurance Coverage
June 1, 2023
This week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Office for Older Americans released an issue spotlight on medical billing and
HHS Reports on Progress Improving Access for People with Limited English Proficiency
June 1, 2023
This week, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) released a report
Medicare Rights Applauds Introduction of BENES 2.0 Act
May 25, 2023
The Medicare Rights Center applauds the recent introduction of the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) 2.0 Act (S.
Study Finds Older Adults Skipping Medications Due to Cost
May 25, 2023
A recently released study found that in 2022, over 20% of adults 65 and older experienced cost-related medication nonadherence, meaning
Medicare Coverage Win for Wheelchair Users
May 18, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that it will cover seat elevation technology in Medicare-covered
Medicare Advantage Plan Data Remains Inadequate
May 18, 2023
Significant gaps in data about Medicare Advantage (MA) plan processes and enrollee experiences make it impossible for policymakers to hold
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Expires Today
May 11, 2023
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration in effect since early 2020 ends today, May 11. The PHE allowed the