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Work Continues on the Next Coronavirus Relief Bill
Work on the next coronavirus relief bill is underway. U.S. House and Senate leaders are negotiating the size and scope...
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Medicare Expansion of Telehealth Helps Beneficiaries Access Care During the Pandemic–But Caution is Needed Before Making These Changes Permanent
The Medicare Rights Center appreciates the potential for Medicare telehealth expansions to increase access to care. We have long supported...
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The BENES Act Advances in the House
Yesterday, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce unanimously advanced the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act...
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Bipartisan Group of Former CMS Administrators Sign Letter of Support for the BENES Act
Today, the Medicare Rights Center sent congressional leaders a letter of support for the BENES Act (S. 1280/H.R. 2477) signed...
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New CMS Data Confirm the Impact of Coronavirus on Older Adults and Communities of Color
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released preliminary data on the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on people...
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Historic Supreme Court Decision Could Derail Trump Administration’s Harmful Rule That Removes ACA Protections Against Sex Discrimination
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a harmful final rule that removes key Affordable...
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Ask Your U.S. Senators to Prioritize People with Medicare in the Next Coronavirus Relief Package
The coronavirus public health emergency continues to put older adults and people with disabilities at significant risk. Federal policymakers have...
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How Coronavirus Disproportionately Affects Communities of Color
While all Americans have felt its effects, the coronavirus public health emergency is disproportionately impacting minority communities, especially Black, Hispanic...
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New Poll Highlights Impact of Coronavirus on Personal Health, Economic, and Food Security
A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) Health Tracking Poll offers insights into the impact of the coronavirus on American’s personal...
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Short-Term Health Insurance Plans Are an Especially Risky Option During the Coronavirus Pandemic
A recent analysis from The Commonwealth Fund highlights the problems consumers with “short-term” health plans may face during the coronavirus...
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