The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) appreciates this opportunity to comment on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program proposed 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 over three million people with Medicare, family caregivers, and professionals.
We are extremely disappointed by this proposed rule, which will limit access to affordable coverage, increase administrative and choice barriers, and harm consumers. Our comments focus on our experiences counseling people who are attempting to shop for health coverage or to access care when network coverage is too limited, or providers are otherwise not covered by their insurer.
