The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) appreciates this additional opportunity to comment on the Medicare Program; Medicare Coverage of Innovative Technology (MCIT) and Definition of “Reasonable and Necessary”; Delay of Effective Date; Public Comment Period (CMS-3372-IFC) interim final rule. Medicare Rights is a national, nonprofit organization that works to ensure access to affordable health care for older adults and people with disabilities through counseling and advocacy, educational programs, and public policy initiatives. Each year, Medicare Rights provides services and resources to nearly three million people with Medicare, family caregivers, and professionals.
We reaffirm our support for ensuring greater access to appropriate innovative technologies and necessary care for people with Medicare.
