Health Law’s Medicaid Expansion And Online Marketplaces Offer Veterans New Care Options

By Michelle Andrews

May 07, 2013

Military veterans will have more health insurance options under the Affordable Care Act, but some vets, like many Americans, may still struggle to find affordable, accessible care that meets their needs.

Mandatory Payment Reductions in the Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Program – “Sequestration”
The Budget Control Act of 2011 requires, among other things, mandatory across-the-board reductions in Federal spending, also known as sequestration. The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 postponed sequestration for 2 months. As required by law, President Obama issued a sequestration order on March 1, 2013. The Administration continues to urge Congress to take prompt action to address the current budget uncertainty and the economic hardships imposed by sequestration.

December 13, 2012
Medicare Benefits Still At Risk in Deficit Talks
Policymakers continue to negotiate deficit reduction terms, and Medicare sits squarely in the midst of the debate. Some policymakers demand higher revenues through increased taxes on the wealthiest Americans. Others insist on major changes to earned benefits, like Medicare and Social Security. So, what could proposed changes mean for older adults and people with disabilities?
 

2013 Medicare update

November 16

By: Marilyn Tavenner, Acting CMS Administrator

We’re now past the halfway point for Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period, which opened on October 15 and closes December 7. As you and your loved ones with Medicare sit down to consider your options for 2013, we’d like to share the latest news about Medicare.

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 Observation status

The federal Medicare agency (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS) is asking for public comments on observation status.  We believe that it is important for CMS to hear families’ experiences. 

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Today’s Headlines – July 24, 2012

Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news from the campaign season as well as reports from the international AIDS conference currently taking place in Washington, D.C.

The Wall Street Journal: Deloitte: One In 10 U.S. Employers To Drop Health Coverage