HHS Projects Significant Medicare Beneficiary Savings Under the IRA
July 13, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made key changes to improve prescription drug affordability for people with Medicare. Important reforms that
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.
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part B Insulin Price Takes Effect July 1
June 29, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) capped out-of-pocket costs for insulin medications for people with Medicare. Coinsurances and copays for insulin
Medicare Coverage Win for Wheelchair Users
May 18, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that it will cover seat elevation technology in Medicare-covered
Medicare Rights Seeks to Boost Automatic Enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs
May 4, 2023
Many of the millions of low-income older adults and people with disabilities who are eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)
House-Passed Bill Would Put Millions at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage
April 27, 2023
Once again, some policymakers are attempting to add bureaucratic barriers to Medicaid that would put health coverage for millions of
White House Announces Executive Order Aimed at Bolstering Care Work
April 27, 2023
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration announced a set of executive actions which attempt to address issues surrounding care work and
Medicare Rights Center Reminds New Yorkers to Review their Benefits Enrollment in Advance of Medicaid Changes
March 30, 2023
The end of the COVID-19-related Medicaid continuous enrollment policy is projected to cause significant coverage losses in New York and
COVID-19 Medicaid Enrollment Protections End This Week
March 30, 2023
Since 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has allowed states to maintain Medicaid rolls in exchange for an
Proposed Coverage of Power Seat Elevation Equipment
March 13, 2023
Medicare Rights applauds CMS for proposing to extend Medicare coverage of power seat elevation. This feature is critical to promoting beneficiary health, safety, and independence.
President’s Budget Outlines Policy and Spending Priorities
March 9, 2023
Today, the White House released President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2024, which begins on October 1. Though
HHS Projects Significant Medicare Beneficiary Savings Under the IRA
July 13, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made key changes to improve prescription drug affordability for people with Medicare. Important reforms that
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Part B Insulin Price Takes Effect July 1
June 29, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) capped out-of-pocket costs for insulin medications for people with Medicare. Coinsurances and copays for insulin
Medicare Coverage Win for Wheelchair Users
May 18, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that it will cover seat elevation technology in Medicare-covered
Medicare Rights Seeks to Boost Automatic Enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs
May 4, 2023
Many of the millions of low-income older adults and people with disabilities who are eligible for Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs)
House-Passed Bill Would Put Millions at Risk of Losing Medicaid Coverage
April 27, 2023
Once again, some policymakers are attempting to add bureaucratic barriers to Medicaid that would put health coverage for millions of
White House Announces Executive Order Aimed at Bolstering Care Work
April 27, 2023
Last week, the Biden-Harris administration announced a set of executive actions which attempt to address issues surrounding care work and
Medicare Rights Center Reminds New Yorkers to Review their Benefits Enrollment in Advance of Medicaid Changes
March 30, 2023
The end of the COVID-19-related Medicaid continuous enrollment policy is projected to cause significant coverage losses in New York and
COVID-19 Medicaid Enrollment Protections End This Week
March 30, 2023
Since 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) has allowed states to maintain Medicaid rolls in exchange for an
Proposed Coverage of Power Seat Elevation Equipment
March 13, 2023
Medicare Rights applauds CMS for proposing to extend Medicare coverage of power seat elevation. This feature is critical to promoting beneficiary health, safety, and independence.
President’s Budget Outlines Policy and Spending Priorities
March 9, 2023
Today, the White House released President Biden’s budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2024, which begins on October 1. Though