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Medicare Rights Comments on CMS Proposal to Give Drug Plans Additional Flexibility
The Medicare Rights Center recently responded to a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that...
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KFF Brief Highlights Financial Burden of Part D Specialty Drugs
While Medicare Part D has made prescription drugs more affordable for people with Medicare, many beneficiaries continue to face affordability...
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CMS Completes Rollout of New Medicare Cards Ahead of Schedule
Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—the agency that oversees the Medicare program—announced that they finished the...
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Medicare Announces New Model to Test Changes to Part D Payments
This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) )—the agency that oversees the Medicare program—announced a new model...
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New Enrollment Period Now Available for People with Medicare Advantage
Older adults and people with disabilities who are currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan have until March 31...
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Government Shutdown Threatens Programs for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
As the government shutdown continues, so do its impacts on older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. While Medicare...
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Medicaid Changes Likely in 2019
As 2019 gets underway, the Medicaid program continues to be in the spotlight. This week, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF)...
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Proposed Marketplace Changes Could Harm People with Medicare
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplaces....
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Administrative Proposal to Lower Medicare Drug Prices Shows Promise but Risks Remain
In November, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—the agency that oversees the Medicare program—announced new proposals that could...
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Medicare Rights Responds to Proposed Changes for Medicare Advantage Plans in 2020
The Medicare Rights Center recently submitted comments in response to proposed rule changes from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid...
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