A new infographic from the Better Medicare Alliance highlights the impact of deep federal rate cuts implemented each year from 2012-2015, which have resulted in benefit reduction, higher costs, and lost choices for millions of seniors…
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ICYMI: Bipartisan Majority of U.S. House of Representatives Urges CMS to Protect Seniors
March 12, 2015 In response to the 2016 Advance Rate Notice for the Medicare Advantage Program, more members of Congress are raising concerns about the impact of proposed new cuts to the program. In a bipartisan letter to…
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ICYMI: Bipartisan Poll Finds Sky-high Approval for Medicare Advantage
March 12, 2015 A new survey of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries finds seniors are exceptionally satisfied with their Medicare Advantage coverage. Conducted February 24-28 by The Mellman Group and The Winston Group, the poll finds 91 percent of seniors…
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ICYMI: Hospitals Oppose Proposed New Medicare Advantage Cuts
March 6, 2015 In response to the 2016 Advance Rate Notice for the Medicare Advantage Program, the American Hospital Association wrote CMS last week, urging the agency to protect and avoid further cuts to the program. A couple…
WTAS: The Value of Medicare Advantage
February 27, 2015
“These plans are particularly important for low-income beneficiaries who are financially vulnerable, as well as rural and minority populations who are seeing fewer plan choices.” U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, press release – February 20, 2015…
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ICYMI: Bipartisan Majority of Senators Urge CMS to Maintain Medicare Advantage Payment Levels
February 23, 2015 With preliminary Medicare Advantage rates coming out tomorrow, more concerns are being raised about the possibility of new cuts to Medicare Advantage. A bipartisan majority of U.S. Senators, led by Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and…