Final Installment of Helpline Trends Report Series Examines Need for Comprehensive Medicare Dental Benefit
This is part 4 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 1, part 2, and part 3. In 2020–2021,
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 is part 4 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 1, part 2, and part 3. In 2020–2021,
Last week, Medicare Rights joined hundreds of national, state, and local organizations in a letter urging the U.S. Senate to
This report features select helpline trends and highlights the most commonly sought helpline and Medicare Interactive answers, providing a glimpse into the
information and coverage needs of Medicare beneficiaries and their families in 2020 and 2021.
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report showing that Medicare Advantage
Medicare provides vital health coverage, but the program’s high premiums, deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements can put care out of
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration submitted its annual budget request to Congress. While presidential budget requests are not binding on
Many people with Medicare lack coverage for oral and dental services, despite the clear need for such care. Untreated infections
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
This is part 4 of the helpline trends report series. Read part 1, part 2, and part 3. In 2020–2021,
Last week, Medicare Rights joined hundreds of national, state, and local organizations in a letter urging the U.S. Senate to
This report features select helpline trends and highlights the most commonly sought helpline and Medicare Interactive answers, providing a glimpse into the
information and coverage needs of Medicare beneficiaries and their families in 2020 and 2021.
Today, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) released a report showing that Medicare Advantage
Medicare provides vital health coverage, but the program’s high premiums, deductibles, and other cost-sharing requirements can put care out of
Last week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the State Legislature passed a budget that will improve health coverage and
Last week, the Biden-Harris Administration submitted its annual budget request to Congress. While presidential budget requests are not binding on
Many people with Medicare lack coverage for oral and dental services, despite the clear need for such care. Untreated infections
Earlier today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced plans to make over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 tests available to
Last week, Medicare Rights submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging the agency to better
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