After 14 Years, ACA Protections Remain Crucial for Older Adults
March 21, 2024
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed 14 years ago this week, strengthened Medicare and Medicaid and created important coverage guarantees
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New Report Explores Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce
March 21, 2024
Direct care workers are vital to ensuring older adults and people with disabilities can safely remain in their homes and
Study Shows Part D Plans Ratcheting Up Restrictions on Coverage
March 14, 2024
A new study from University of Southern California (USC) researchers shows that Medicare Part D plans have been increasingly restricting
President’s Budget Request Outlines Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025
March 14, 2024
On Monday, the White House released President Biden’s budget request to Congress for fiscal year (FY) 2025, which begins on October 1.
Changes to Part D: Lower Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs in 2024 and 2025; Simplifications in 2025
March 7, 2024
Many people with Medicare Part D drug coverage—in particular those who reach the catastrophic coverage phase—may experience unexpected costs and
Medicare Rights Responds to Proposed Payment Changes for Medicare Advantage Plans
March 7, 2024
Through an annual document known as the Advance Notice (AN), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes changes to Medicare
Proposed Rule Would Clarify Association Health Plan Eligibility, Rescind Old Rule
February 29, 2024
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in support of a proposed rule that would rescind a Trump-era policy to weaken
Coverage Experiences Vary for Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Enrollees
February 29, 2024
A recent survey from the Commonwealth Fund asked people with Original Medicare (OM) and Medicare Advantage (MA) about their experiences
Consumer and Health Care Organizations Collaborate to Improve Integration of Medicare and Medicaid
February 22, 2024
This week, the Medicare Rights Center joined with consumer and health care groups to participate in the Medicare-Medicaid Integration Alliance
Trends in Medicare Advantage Plans for Dually Eligible Individuals
February 22, 2024
For the over 12 million people dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, known as dually eligible individuals, Medicare is their
After 14 Years, ACA Protections Remain Crucial for Older Adults
March 21, 2024
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), passed 14 years ago this week, strengthened Medicare and Medicaid and created important coverage guarantees
New Report Explores Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce
March 21, 2024
Direct care workers are vital to ensuring older adults and people with disabilities can safely remain in their homes and
Study Shows Part D Plans Ratcheting Up Restrictions on Coverage
March 14, 2024
A new study from University of Southern California (USC) researchers shows that Medicare Part D plans have been increasingly restricting
President’s Budget Request Outlines Priorities for Fiscal Year 2025
March 14, 2024
On Monday, the White House released President Biden’s budget request to Congress for fiscal year (FY) 2025, which begins on October 1.
Changes to Part D: Lower Out-Of-Pocket Drug Costs in 2024 and 2025; Simplifications in 2025
March 7, 2024
Many people with Medicare Part D drug coverage—in particular those who reach the catastrophic coverage phase—may experience unexpected costs and
Medicare Rights Responds to Proposed Payment Changes for Medicare Advantage Plans
March 7, 2024
Through an annual document known as the Advance Notice (AN), the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposes changes to Medicare
Proposed Rule Would Clarify Association Health Plan Eligibility, Rescind Old Rule
February 29, 2024
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in support of a proposed rule that would rescind a Trump-era policy to weaken
Coverage Experiences Vary for Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Enrollees
February 29, 2024
A recent survey from the Commonwealth Fund asked people with Original Medicare (OM) and Medicare Advantage (MA) about their experiences
Consumer and Health Care Organizations Collaborate to Improve Integration of Medicare and Medicaid
February 22, 2024
This week, the Medicare Rights Center joined with consumer and health care groups to participate in the Medicare-Medicaid Integration Alliance
Trends in Medicare Advantage Plans for Dually Eligible Individuals
February 22, 2024
For the over 12 million people dually enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid, known as dually eligible individuals, Medicare is their