Coverage and Benefits

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.

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

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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

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

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

Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services

Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report on Medicaid in 2022

Continued Growth in Medicare Advantage Increases Urgency of Needed Reforms

Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost

Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium

Report: Too Few Beneficiaries Receiving Needed Opioid Treatment Through Medicare

Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs

Medicare Savings Programs in New York State:
Policy Recommendations from the Medicare Rights Center

New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare

Medicare Rights Applauds Passage of the House Build Back Better Bill

Advocacy Organizations Urge Better Medicare Coverage of COVID-19 Services

Kaiser Family Foundation Releases Report on Medicaid in 2022

Continued Growth in Medicare Advantage Increases Urgency of Needed Reforms

Millions of People with Medicare Benefit from Preventive Services at No Cost

Several Recent Actions Point to a Possible Lowering of the 2022 Part B Premium

Report: Too Few Beneficiaries Receiving Needed Opioid Treatment Through Medicare

Medicare Rights Recommends Options to Ease Access to Important Assistance Programs

Medicare Savings Programs in New York State:
Policy Recommendations from the Medicare Rights Center

New Report Highlights Importance of More Comprehensive Coverage of Hearing and Vision Services in Medicare

Medicare Rights Applauds Passage of the House Build Back Better Bill

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