Below is a statement from Justice in Aging’s Executive Director Kevin Prindiville on yesterday’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act by the 5th Circuit Court “Executive Director Kevin Prindiville’s Statement on ACA Ruling”
Author: Katrina Cohens
Katrina Cohens is based in Justice in Aging’s Washington, DC office and serves as the Database Manager.
Issue Brief: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Protections in Medicare Advantage: Issues, Tips and Avenues for Advocacy
The Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program is a Medicaid benefit that pays for Medicare premiums as well as protects individuals from coinsurance and copayment for “Issue Brief: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Protections in Medicare Advantage: Issues, Tips and Avenues for Advocacy”
House Passes Groundbreaking Drug Pricing Legislation that Adds a Dental Benefit to Medicare & Protects Low-Income Seniors
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3). This legislation takes on meaningful drug pricing reform “House Passes Groundbreaking Drug Pricing Legislation that Adds a Dental Benefit to Medicare & Protects Low-Income Seniors”
FAQ: Adding a Dental Benefit to Medicare Part B
As Justice in Aging has been engaged in advocacy to add an oral health benefit to Medicare Part B, we’ve received a number of questions “FAQ: Adding a Dental Benefit to Medicare Part B”
Fact Sheet: Open Enrollment for 2020 Coverage through Medicare & Covered California—Basics for Advocates
Justice in Aging has updated our California fact sheet that provide the essential information advocates for older adults need to know about this year’s open “Fact Sheet: Open Enrollment for 2020 Coverage through Medicare & Covered California—Basics for Advocates”
Fact Sheet: Open Enrollment for 2020 Coverage through Medicare & the Marketplace—Basics for Advocates
Justice in Aging has updated our national fact sheet that provide the essential information advocates for older adults need to know about this year’s open “Fact Sheet: Open Enrollment for 2020 Coverage through Medicare & the Marketplace—Basics for Advocates”
Issue Brief: Adding a Dental Benefit to Medicare – Addressing Racial Disparities
The Medicare statute currently excludes nearly all dental coverage for the 60 million older adults and people with disabilities who rely on the program. This “Issue Brief: Adding a Dental Benefit to Medicare – Addressing Racial Disparities”
Justice in Aging Files Amicus Brief Arguing that the Department of Homeland Security’s Final Public Charge Rule Illegally Targets Older Adults and Their Families
Oakland, CA—Last week, Justice in Aging and partner organizations filed an amicus brief in six separate lawsuits in three United States District Courts challenging the “Justice in Aging Files Amicus Brief Arguing that the Department of Homeland Security’s Final Public Charge Rule Illegally Targets Older Adults and Their Families”
FAQ: Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) for Dual Eligibles Receiving Home and Community-Based Services
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enables full-benefit dual eligibles who receive certain Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) to receive Medicare Part D covered drugs “FAQ: Low-Income Subsidy (“Extra Help”) for Dual Eligibles Receiving Home and Community-Based Services”
How Not to Grow Old in America
New York Times | Opinion: How Not to Grow Old in America (August 29, 2019) Assisted living facilities in the United States need serious reform “How Not to Grow Old in America”