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
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Ease Access to Medicare Low-Income Assistance Programs
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.
Medicare Savings Programs in New York State:
Policy Recommendations from the Medicare Rights Center
December 16, 2021
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and the resultant economic fallout has highlighted longstanding barriers affecting Medicare beneficiaries, older adults and people with disabilities, especially individuals with low incomes and people of color. However, the pandemic has also provided an opportunity to address these challenges with renewed purpose and vigor. It is imperative that New York State act to support older adults and people with disabilities by continuing to invest in state and local programs that meaningfully improve health and economic well-being.
Tell Your Members of Congress to Advance Critical Medicare and Medicaid Reforms
October 21, 2021
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
Online Screening Helps New Yorkers Access Cost Saving Benefits
October 12, 2021
Health care affordability is one of the main trends that the Medicare Rights Center sees on its helpline. The cost
Medicare Rights Advocates for Key Health Care Reforms in Congressional Budget Bill
October 12, 2021
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Prioritize Critical Medicare Updates
July 22, 2021
This week, as Congress continued to discuss strategies to improve health coverage, Medicare Rights weighed in, urging them to prioritize critical
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.
Medicare Savings Programs in New York State:
Policy Recommendations from the Medicare Rights Center
December 16, 2021
The COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) and the resultant economic fallout has highlighted longstanding barriers affecting Medicare beneficiaries, older adults and people with disabilities, especially individuals with low incomes and people of color. However, the pandemic has also provided an opportunity to address these challenges with renewed purpose and vigor. It is imperative that New York State act to support older adults and people with disabilities by continuing to invest in state and local programs that meaningfully improve health and economic well-being.
Tell Your Members of Congress to Advance Critical Medicare and Medicaid Reforms
October 21, 2021
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
Online Screening Helps New Yorkers Access Cost Saving Benefits
October 12, 2021
Health care affordability is one of the main trends that the Medicare Rights Center sees on its helpline. The cost
Medicare Rights Advocates for Key Health Care Reforms in Congressional Budget Bill
October 12, 2021
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Prioritize Critical Medicare Updates
July 22, 2021
This week, as Congress continued to discuss strategies to improve health coverage, Medicare Rights weighed in, urging them to prioritize critical