CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
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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.
CMS Proposes to Prohibit Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination by Insurers
February 3, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services
January 27, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined with Justice in Aging and 65 other advocacy groups in a letter to urge the
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report on Medicaid in 2022
January 27, 2022
Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation released an issue brief identifying areas of change and possible concerns in the Medicaid
Continued Growth in Medicare Advantage Increases Urgency of Needed Reforms
January 20, 2022
Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment grew by an estimated 9% in 2022, according to an analysis by AXIOS news. This jump
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.
CMS Says Medicare Will Cover At-Home COVID Tests at No Cost
February 3, 2022
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
CMS Proposes to Prohibit Sexual Orientation and Gender Discrimination by Insurers
February 3, 2022
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services
January 27, 2022
This week, Medicare Rights joined with Justice in Aging and 65 other advocacy groups in a letter to urge the
Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report on Medicaid in 2022
January 27, 2022
Last week, the Kaiser Family Foundation released an issue brief identifying areas of change and possible concerns in the Medicaid
Continued Growth in Medicare Advantage Increases Urgency of Needed Reforms
January 20, 2022
Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment grew by an estimated 9% in 2022, according to an analysis by AXIOS news. This jump
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.