Category Archives: Medicare

Center for Medicare Advocacy Looks at the Affect of Pres. Economic Plan on Medicare

This is an important Alert by the Center for Medicare Advocacy. The Center has reviewed President Obama’s plan for economic growth and deficit reduction, which is structured to pay for the bold Jobs Act, sheds an impartial review of how

Center for Medicare Advocacy Looks at the Affect of Pres. Economic Plan on Medicare

This is an important Alert by the Center for Medicare Advocacy. The Center has reviewed President Obama’s plan for economic growth and deficit reduction, which is structured to pay for the bold Jobs Act, sheds an impartial review of how

Rep Eric Cantors $350 BN Mediare/Caid Cuts and the 45 thousand who die each year because of no insurance

So now what do Republicans want to do? Rep. Eric Cantor proposes to cut $350 billion from Medicare and Medicaid as a “deal” to agree on the debt ceiling issue. With those kinds of cuts, how many more lives will be

Rep Eric Cantors $350 BN Mediare/Caid Cuts and the 45 thousand who die each year because of no insurance

So now what do Republicans want to do? Rep. Eric Cantor proposes to cut $350 billion from Medicare and Medicaid as a “deal” to agree on the debt ceiling issue. With those kinds of cuts, how many more lives will be

Jane Brickett & New Hampshire Rep. Charlie Bass’ vote to end Meicare.

“When Congressman Charlie Bass voted to end Medicare; that was an attack on New Hampshire families like mine.” That’s what Jane Brickett had to say about Bass’s vote to kill Medicare. Jane Brickett is a Social Worker in New Hampshire’s North

Jane Brickett & New Hampshire Rep. Charlie Bass’ vote to end Meicare.

“When Congressman Charlie Bass voted to end Medicare; that was an attack on New Hampshire families like mine.” That’s what Jane Brickett had to say about Bass’s vote to kill Medicare. Jane Brickett is a Social Worker in New Hampshire’s North

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place

Burden of out of pocket costs on Medicare beneficiaries

Must Read | by The Center for Medicare Advocacy | As the GOP works eagerly and tirelessly to give unnecessary tax breaks to the ultra-rich that sends our deficit reeling, their solution to paying for these taxes cause is to place

Center for Medicare Advocacy PR: Defunding Health Law Hurts Medicare Beneficiaries and their Families

February 17, 2011 | For Immediate Release, Contact Judith Stein, (860) 456-7790, jstein@medicareadvocacy.org CENTER FOR MEDICARE ADVOCACY TO CONGRESS: DEFUNDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WILL HURT MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES The House of Representatives will vote today on an amendment to

Center for Medicare Advocacy PR: Defunding Health Law Hurts Medicare Beneficiaries and their Families

February 17, 2011 | For Immediate Release, Contact Judith Stein, (860) 456-7790, jstein@medicareadvocacy.org CENTER FOR MEDICARE ADVOCACY TO CONGRESS: DEFUNDING THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT WILL HURT MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES AND THEIR FAMILIES The House of Representatives will vote today on an amendment to

Repeal Health Care: A Game of Chance with American Lives

The Affordable Care Act is saving this woman’s life but some Republicans want to repeal the Act.

Repeal Health Care: A Game of Chance with American Lives

The Affordable Care Act is saving this woman’s life but some Republicans want to repeal the Act.

GOP Strategy: Distract Democrats and Restore Bush Policies

The Washington Post reported late last night that Republicans are determined to keep in place the Bush policies we fought so hard to get out from under. The policies that have driven this country to the edge of the cliff

GOP Strategy: Distract Democrats and Restore Bush Policies

The Washington Post reported late last night that Republicans are determined to keep in place the Bush policies we fought so hard to get out from under. The policies that have driven this country to the edge of the cliff

PA Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia released a joint press release on the status of claims against the Commonwealth to pay Medicare Premiums. Pennsylvania Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

PA Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. and Community Legal Services of Philadelphia released a joint press release on the status of claims against the Commonwealth to pay Medicare Premiums. Pennsylvania Medicare Beneficiaries Settle Claims against Commonwealth to Pay Medicare Premiums

Separating Fact from Fiction — FamiliesUSA’s Recent Reports on Health Care

Wondering what impact the new health laws will have in the first year — even the first 90 days — of its passage?  Got questions as to what the real deal is?  If you are in my neck of the

Separating Fact from Fiction — FamiliesUSA’s Recent Reports on Health Care

Wondering what impact the new health laws will have in the first year — even the first 90 days — of its passage?  Got questions as to what the real deal is?  If you are in my neck of the

Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases 2nd Report on New Health Laws

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. released its second alert on the new health care laws, “Health Care Reform and Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries.” The Center’s detailed reports provide us with clear and concise information on what, how and when these

Center for Medicare Advocacy Releases 2nd Report on New Health Laws

The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. released its second alert on the new health care laws, “Health Care Reform and Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries.” The Center’s detailed reports provide us with clear and concise information on what, how and when these

New Health Laws Impact on Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Instead of listening to nonsensical rhetoric called “Obamacare,” and death panels for our seasoned population, etc., learn the facts.  The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., is reviewing and preparing regular, detailed alerts on what the new laws, Pub.L.111-148, the Patient

New Health Laws Impact on Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Instead of listening to nonsensical rhetoric called “Obamacare,” and death panels for our seasoned population, etc., learn the facts.  The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc., is reviewing and preparing regular, detailed alerts on what the new laws, Pub.L.111-148, the Patient

CMA Reports People w/Chronic Illnesses Often Denied Medicare. Is Sen. Nelson Fighting the Wrong Battle?

As we come to what may well be a health care bill, we still have one holdout, Senator Ben Nelson.  Nelson is demanding that more restrictive abortion language be added to the Senate bill, otherwise he will filibuster it.  If

CMA Reports People w/Chronic Illnesses Often Denied Medicare. Is Sen. Nelson Fighting the Wrong Battle?

As we come to what may well be a health care bill, we still have one holdout, Senator Ben Nelson.  Nelson is demanding that more restrictive abortion language be added to the Senate bill, otherwise he will filibuster it.  If

Pres. Obama’s Commitment to Reduce Medicare Fraud Puts Another Check in the Win Column Today

US Dept. of Health & Human Services Press Release | TUE DEC 15, 2009 Continuing Strike Force Operations Lead to Indictment of 30 Individuals Charged in Miami, Detroit and Brooklyn with more than $61 Million in Fraudulent Billing to Medicare

Pres. Obama’s Commitment to Reduce Medicare Fraud Puts Another Check in the Win Column Today

US Dept. of Health & Human Services Press Release | TUE DEC 15, 2009 Continuing Strike Force Operations Lead to Indictment of 30 Individuals Charged in Miami, Detroit and Brooklyn with more than $61 Million in Fraudulent Billing to Medicare

Sebelius Statement on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 3, 2009 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Secretary Releases New Fact Sheet Fact Sheet: New CBO Analysis Confirms Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Businesses American businesses know the health care status quo is

Sebelius Statement on Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Businesses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, December 3, 2009 Contact: HHS Press Office (202) 690-6343 Secretary Releases New Fact Sheet Fact Sheet: New CBO Analysis Confirms Benefits of Health Insurance Reform for Businesses American businesses know the health care status quo is