URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
February 25, 2025
Medicaid is health insurance, long-term care coverage, and a workforce program all in one. It is a lifeline that helps
📢 URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
Medicare and Medicaid Integration
Distinct Medicare and Medicaid rules, funding streams, and service delivery systems can create barriers that increase costs and worsen outcomes for people who are jointly enrolled in the programs. We support correcting this fragmentation through policies that offer meaningful choice; reduce disparities in access to and quality of care; rely on active and informed enrollee participation; include robust safeguards and oversight; offer clear enrollee and provider education about options for accessing integrated care; establish unified grievance and appeals processes; ensure seamless access to data; and provide person-centered care coordination and care management.
Medicare & Medicaid in New York
February 25, 2025
Medicare guarantees access to health care for older adults and people with disabilities. Together with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Potential Target for Medicaid Cuts Would End Coverage for 20 Million People
February 20, 2025
As we discussed last week, the Republican-controlled Congress is considering massive cuts to Medicaid. All cuts to Medicaid are harmful
New Congressional Attempt to Cut Medicaid Through Budget Reconciliation
February 13, 2025
This week, the House of Representatives is trying to lay the groundwork for rushed and drastic cuts to Medicaid and
Medicaid Work Requirements Continue to Be a Bad Idea
February 6, 2025
Amid reports that lawmakers are considering changes to limit Medicaid spending and access as part of a broader legislative package
Proposed Rule Would Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization and Transparency
January 30, 2025
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
2025: A Year of Old Threats and New Opportunities
December 19, 2024
As 2024 winds down, our sights turn to 2025, which will see a new Congress and administration. Amid these shifts
Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid in Year-End Legislation
December 12, 2024
The Medicare Rights Center recently joined 31 partner organizations in urging Congress to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid this year. The
KFF Examines Medicaid Eligibility Pathways for Dually Eligible Individuals
October 31, 2024
For the nearly 13 million people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid—known as dual eligible individuals—Medicare is their primary insurer. It
New Medicare Rights Center Case Study Series Highlights Experiences of Dually Eligible Individuals
September 12, 2024
This week, Medicare Rights released a new case study series to inform conversations and policy decisions around enhancing benefits access
URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
February 25, 2025
Medicaid is health insurance, long-term care coverage, and a workforce program all in one. It is a lifeline that helps
Medicare & Medicaid in New York
February 25, 2025
Medicare guarantees access to health care for older adults and people with disabilities. Together with the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Potential Target for Medicaid Cuts Would End Coverage for 20 Million People
February 20, 2025
As we discussed last week, the Republican-controlled Congress is considering massive cuts to Medicaid. All cuts to Medicaid are harmful
New Congressional Attempt to Cut Medicaid Through Budget Reconciliation
February 13, 2025
This week, the House of Representatives is trying to lay the groundwork for rushed and drastic cuts to Medicaid and
Medicaid Work Requirements Continue to Be a Bad Idea
February 6, 2025
Amid reports that lawmakers are considering changes to limit Medicaid spending and access as part of a broader legislative package
Proposed Rule Would Improve Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization and Transparency
January 30, 2025
This week, Medicare Rights submitted comments in response to the annual Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D proposed rule for
2025: A Year of Old Threats and New Opportunities
December 19, 2024
As 2024 winds down, our sights turn to 2025, which will see a new Congress and administration. Amid these shifts
Medicare Rights Urges Congress to Strengthen Medicare and Medicaid in Year-End Legislation
December 12, 2024
The Medicare Rights Center recently joined 31 partner organizations in urging Congress to strengthen Medicare and Medicaid this year. The
KFF Examines Medicaid Eligibility Pathways for Dually Eligible Individuals
October 31, 2024
For the nearly 13 million people enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid—known as dual eligible individuals—Medicare is their primary insurer. It
New Medicare Rights Center Case Study Series Highlights Experiences of Dually Eligible Individuals
September 12, 2024
This week, Medicare Rights released a new case study series to inform conversations and policy decisions around enhancing benefits access