Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost
January 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly expanded access to preventive care. It not only required most insurers to cover these
Celebrating 35 years of making Medicare more accessible, affordable, and equitable!
Coverage and Benefits
Medicare provides health coverage to over 60 million older adults and people with disabilities, paying for important medical care in hospital and outpatient settings. Nearly 12.5 million beneficiaries also rely on Medicaid, which helps with affordability through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), and covers services Medicare does not, such as long-term services and supports. The Medicare Rights Center supports strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, modernizing benefits and financial assistance, and bolstering the workers and caregivers who deliver this vital care.
Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium
January 13, 2022
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would jump by 15%
Report: Too Few Beneficiaries Receiving Needed Opioid Treatment Through Medicare
January 6, 2022
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) shows that many
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.
New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare
December 2, 2021
The House-passed budget reconciliation bill expands Medicare Part B to cover more comprehensive hearing services. A timely Urban Institute report highlights the
Medicare Rights Applauds Passage of the House Build Back Better Bill
November 24, 2021
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to advocates like you, for your tireless work to improve policies, programs, and lives. The
Analysis Shows Benefits for People with Medicare in the Current “Build Back Better” Bill
November 18, 2021
As the “Build Back Better” (BBB) budget reconciliation bill begins its journey through Congress, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has
Now Is the Time to Weigh-in on the “Build Back Better” Budget Bill
October 28, 2021
Earlier today, the White House announced a framework for the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. While the outlined package
New Study Shows That People with Medicare Stayed with Their Providers for Telehealth
October 21, 2021
At the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency, policymakers relaxed rules around how people with Medicare could access telehealth
Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost
January 20, 2022
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly expanded access to preventive care. It not only required most insurers to cover these
Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium
January 13, 2022
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Part B standard monthly premium would jump by 15%
Report: Too Few Beneficiaries Receiving Needed Opioid Treatment Through Medicare
January 6, 2022
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) shows that many
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.
New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare
December 2, 2021
The House-passed budget reconciliation bill expands Medicare Part B to cover more comprehensive hearing services. A timely Urban Institute report highlights the
Medicare Rights Applauds Passage of the House Build Back Better Bill
November 24, 2021
This Thanksgiving, we are grateful to advocates like you, for your tireless work to improve policies, programs, and lives. The
Analysis Shows Benefits for People with Medicare in the Current “Build Back Better” Bill
November 18, 2021
As the “Build Back Better” (BBB) budget reconciliation bill begins its journey through Congress, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has
Now Is the Time to Weigh-in on the “Build Back Better” Budget Bill
October 28, 2021
Earlier today, the White House announced a framework for the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. While the outlined package
New Study Shows That People with Medicare Stayed with Their Providers for Telehealth
October 21, 2021
At the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency, policymakers relaxed rules around how people with Medicare could access telehealth