White House Attempt to Freeze Federal Funds Sows Confusion
January 30, 2025
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo ordering federal agencies to temporarily
📢 URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
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Proposed Rule Would Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization and Transparency
January 30, 2025
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
Second Set of Part D Drugs for Medicare Negotiation Includes Blockbuster Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs
January 23, 2025
On January 17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the 15 Part D drugs that will
Polling Shows Broad Support for Health Care Spending as Incoming Administration Weigh Priorities
January 23, 2025
Recently published results from the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll show that both Medicare and Medicaid continue to be viewed
Medicare Rights Helpline Trends Report Highlights Beneficiary Challenges and Opportunities for Reform
January 16, 2025
This week, the Medicare Rights Center released our annual helpline trends report, Medicare Trends and Recommendations: An Analysis of 2023 Call
Millions of People With Medicare Drug Coverage to Save With New Cap in 2025
January 16, 2025
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) projects that
Medicare in 2025: Key Changes and Updates
January 9, 2025
Annual changes to premiums and cost-sharing, as well as the continued rollout of significant Part D reforms included in the
With Time Still Remaining, ACA Enrollment Surges to New Record
January 9, 2025
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 23.6 million consumers have signed up for 2025
2025: A Year of Old Threats and New Opportunities
December 19, 2024
As 2024 winds down, our sights turn to 2025, which will see a new Congress and administration. Amid these shifts
New Legislation Will Improve Medicare Access and Affordability for Low-Income New Yorkers
December 19, 2024
Under new legislation, New York will soon use eligibility information from the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, commonly known
White House Attempt to Freeze Federal Funds Sows Confusion
January 30, 2025
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo ordering federal agencies to temporarily
Proposed Rule Would Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization and Transparency
January 30, 2025
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
Second Set of Part D Drugs for Medicare Negotiation Includes Blockbuster Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs
January 23, 2025
On January 17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the 15 Part D drugs that will
Polling Shows Broad Support for Health Care Spending as Incoming Administration Weigh Priorities
January 23, 2025
Recently published results from the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll show that both Medicare and Medicaid continue to be viewed
Medicare Rights Helpline Trends Report Highlights Beneficiary Challenges and Opportunities for Reform
January 16, 2025
This week, the Medicare Rights Center released our annual helpline trends report, Medicare Trends and Recommendations: An Analysis of 2023 Call
Millions of People With Medicare Drug Coverage to Save With New Cap in 2025
January 16, 2025
A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) projects that
Medicare in 2025: Key Changes and Updates
January 9, 2025
Annual changes to premiums and cost-sharing, as well as the continued rollout of significant Part D reforms included in the
With Time Still Remaining, ACA Enrollment Surges to New Record
January 9, 2025
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 23.6 million consumers have signed up for 2025
2025: A Year of Old Threats and New Opportunities
December 19, 2024
As 2024 winds down, our sights turn to 2025, which will see a new Congress and administration. Amid these shifts
New Legislation Will Improve Medicare Access and Affordability for Low-Income New Yorkers
December 19, 2024
Under new legislation, New York will soon use eligibility information from the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, commonly known