URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
February 25, 2025
Medicaid is health insurance, long-term care coverage, and a workforce program all in one. It is a lifeline that helps
📢 URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
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Potential Target for Medicaid Cuts Would End Coverage for 20 Million People
February 20, 2025
As we discussed last week, the Republican-controlled Congress is considering massive cuts to Medicaid. All cuts to Medicaid are harmful
Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi Discusses Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage
February 20, 2025
Earlier this month, Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi participated in a panel on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage (MA)
New Congressional Attempt to Cut Medicaid Through Budget Reconciliation
February 13, 2025
This week, the House of Representatives is trying to lay the groundwork for rushed and drastic cuts to Medicaid and
Medicaid Work Requirements Continue to Be a Bad Idea
February 6, 2025
Amid reports that lawmakers are considering changes to limit Medicaid spending and access as part of a broader legislative package
Federal Agency Releases Health Care Consolidation Report
February 6, 2025
Three federal agencies have released a report on health care consolidation and private equity that explores public responses and data
White House Attempt to Freeze Federal Funds Sows Confusion
January 30, 2025
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo ordering federal agencies to temporarily
Proposed Rule Would Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization and Transparency
January 30, 2025
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
Second Set of Part D Drugs for Medicare Negotiation Includes Blockbuster Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs
January 23, 2025
On January 17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the 15 Part D drugs that will
Polling Shows Broad Support for Health Care Spending as Incoming Administration Weigh Priorities
January 23, 2025
Recently published results from the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll show that both Medicare and Medicaid continue to be viewed
URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
February 25, 2025
Medicaid is health insurance, long-term care coverage, and a workforce program all in one. It is a lifeline that helps
Potential Target for Medicaid Cuts Would End Coverage for 20 Million People
February 20, 2025
As we discussed last week, the Republican-controlled Congress is considering massive cuts to Medicaid. All cuts to Medicaid are harmful
Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi Discusses Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage
February 20, 2025
Earlier this month, Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi participated in a panel on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage (MA)
New Congressional Attempt to Cut Medicaid Through Budget Reconciliation
February 13, 2025
This week, the House of Representatives is trying to lay the groundwork for rushed and drastic cuts to Medicaid and
Medicaid Work Requirements Continue to Be a Bad Idea
February 6, 2025
Amid reports that lawmakers are considering changes to limit Medicaid spending and access as part of a broader legislative package
Federal Agency Releases Health Care Consolidation Report
February 6, 2025
Three federal agencies have released a report on health care consolidation and private equity that explores public responses and data
White House Attempt to Freeze Federal Funds Sows Confusion
January 30, 2025
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo ordering federal agencies to temporarily
Proposed Rule Would Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization and Transparency
January 30, 2025
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
Second Set of Part D Drugs for Medicare Negotiation Includes Blockbuster Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs
January 23, 2025
On January 17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the 15 Part D drugs that will
Polling Shows Broad Support for Health Care Spending as Incoming Administration Weigh Priorities
January 23, 2025
Recently published results from the latest KFF Health Tracking Poll show that both Medicare and Medicaid continue to be viewed