Assistance Programs Go Unused Despite Need
September 15, 2022
Older adults and people with disabilities may face barriers to programs that could help them pay for Medicare and other
📢 URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
Ease Access to Medicare Low-Income Assistance Programs
CMS Proposes Rule to Streamline Medicaid and CHIP Processes
September 8, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline Medicaid and CHIP application, eligibility
Medicare Rights Urges Swift Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
August 6, 2022
—Statement from Fred Riccardi, Medicare Rights Center President— Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center strongly supports the Inflation Reduction Act of
As Congress Looks to Address Medicare Prescription Drug Affordability, Now Is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard
August 4, 2022
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Senate Democrats Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
July 14, 2022
Last week, Senate Democrats released updated prescription drug pricing legislation, with the goal of passing it through the reconciliation process
Medicare Rights Trends Report Shows Part D Enrollees Continue to Struggle with Costs and Other Barriers to Care
June 9, 2022
This is part 3 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 1, part 2, and part 4. This third
Joint Letter on Medicare Enrollment and the PHE Unwinding
May 11, 2022
In a letter to CMS, the Medicare Rights Center and other leading beneficiary advocacy groups share concerns about the Medicare-related impacts of unwinding of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and outline administrative solutions.
KFF Report Highlights State Differences in Access to Medicare’s Low-Income Programs
April 21, 2022
Medicare provides vital health coverage, but the program’s high premiums, deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements can put care out of
New York Passes Landmark Budget to Help Residents Access and Afford the Care they Need
April 14, 2022
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs
December 16, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center’s New York policy team released a brief that outlines ways to improve Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in New York State.
Assistance Programs Go Unused Despite Need
September 15, 2022
Older adults and people with disabilities may face barriers to programs that could help them pay for Medicare and other
CMS Proposes Rule to Streamline Medicaid and CHIP Processes
September 8, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline Medicaid and CHIP application, eligibility
Medicare Rights Urges Swift Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
August 6, 2022
—Statement from Fred Riccardi, Medicare Rights Center President— Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center strongly supports the Inflation Reduction Act of
As Congress Looks to Address Medicare Prescription Drug Affordability, Now Is the Time to Make Your Voice Heard
August 4, 2022
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Senate Democrats Release Updated Prescription Drug Pricing Bill
July 14, 2022
Last week, Senate Democrats released updated prescription drug pricing legislation, with the goal of passing it through the reconciliation process
Medicare Rights Trends Report Shows Part D Enrollees Continue to Struggle with Costs and Other Barriers to Care
June 9, 2022
This is part 3 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 1, part 2, and part 4. This third
Joint Letter on Medicare Enrollment and the PHE Unwinding
May 11, 2022
In a letter to CMS, the Medicare Rights Center and other leading beneficiary advocacy groups share concerns about the Medicare-related impacts of unwinding of the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and outline administrative solutions.
KFF Report Highlights State Differences in Access to Medicare’s Low-Income Programs
April 21, 2022
Medicare provides vital health coverage, but the program’s high premiums, deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements can put care out of
New York Passes Landmark Budget to Help Residents Access and Afford the Care they Need
April 14, 2022
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs
December 16, 2021
Today, the Medicare Rights Center’s New York policy team released a brief that outlines ways to improve Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in New York State.