Biden Administration Proposals Would Expand Access to Vital Health Care Services
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would extend Medicare coverage of dental and
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.
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would extend Medicare coverage of dental and
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline Medicaid and CHIP application, eligibility
Medicare Rights Center’s comments on the medically necessary dental and expanded access to behavioral health providers topics in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule.
—Statement from Fred Riccardi, Medicare Rights Center President— Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center strongly supports the Inflation Reduction Act of
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Principles for Medicare coverage parity for substance use disorder and behavioral health.
The Medicare Rights Center joined nearly 250 national, state and local organizations in a letter to the leaders of the
Millions of older adults and people with disabilities lack access to affordable, essential dental care. This care is critically important
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing this week on
Letter to the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committee leaders urging them to take action to improve Medicare coverage for people with substance use disorder and mental health needs.
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to a proposed rule that would extend Medicare coverage of dental and
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a proposed rule to streamline Medicaid and CHIP application, eligibility
Medicare Rights Center’s comments on the medically necessary dental and expanded access to behavioral health providers topics in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule.
—Statement from Fred Riccardi, Medicare Rights Center President— Washington DC—The Medicare Rights Center strongly supports the Inflation Reduction Act of
As recently outlined, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 incorporates many of Medicare Rights’ long-standing recommendations to meaningfully improve the
Principles for Medicare coverage parity for substance use disorder and behavioral health.
The Medicare Rights Center joined nearly 250 national, state and local organizations in a letter to the leaders of the
Millions of older adults and people with disabilities lack access to affordable, essential dental care. This care is critically important
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce held a hearing this week on
Letter to the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committee leaders urging them to take action to improve Medicare coverage for people with substance use disorder and mental health needs.
CELEBRATING
Help us honor 35 years of making Medicare more affordable, accessible, and equitable. Sign up to receive special alerts with ways to support our 35 years of service to older adults and people with disabilities. Learn more at www.medicarerights.org/35.