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Survey Provides Insights into Experiences of Discrimination, Including in Health Care
Last week, KFF released the results of a large survey on racism and discrimination. The survey covers many scenarios and...
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Medicare Rights Joins Legal Fight in Defense of Drug Price Negotiation
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center joined with other advocacy organizations to urge a federal court to reject claims by...
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New Issue Brief Outlines Ways Medicare Should Support Family Caregivers
November is National Family Caregivers Month, and the Commonwealth Fund has released a timely issue brief that outlines ways Medicare...
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Expanded Medicare Coverage of Dental, Mental Health, Substance Use, and Caregiver Services on the Horizon
The Biden-Harris administration has finalized the 2024 Physician Fee Schedule rule, an annual update to Part B provider payments and...
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Report Sheds Light on State Long-Term Services and Supports
Long-term services and supports (LTSS) encompasses a range of assistance that helps older adults and people with disabilities with activities...
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Denied Insurance Claims Cause Issues for People with All Forms of Health Coverage
A new survey from KFF highlights problems people have using their health insurance, with 60% of insured adults reporting that...
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Medicare Rights’ Helpline Trends Report Shows Increasing Need for Help Affording Care
This week, we at Medicare Rights released our annual Medicare Trends Report, which features key challenges facing people with Medicare...
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Part D and Medicare Advantage Plans Stable for 2024
In advance of the upcoming Medicare Fall Open Enrollment period, beginning October 15, the Biden-Harris administration announced that Medicare Advantage...
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Important Final Rule Streamlines Enrollment Into Medicare Savings Programs
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a long-awaited rule that will make it easier for...
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Three Proposed Rules Would Improve Equity, Comprehensive Coverage, and Access to Care
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments on three proposed rules. One would improve access to needed services. A second would...
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