Medicare provides essential coverage to millions of seniors and people with disabilities. However, increasing health costs threaten the short- and long-term viability of this crucial program.
Medicare is critical for the health and wellbeing of almost 64 million older adults and people with disabilities. Unfortunately, Medicare does not include a comprehensive dental benefit. [ Blog ]
In Kentucky, there is one primary care provider for every 1,000 people overall. Community partners’ recent push to pass HB525 now puts Kentucky in a position to address this disparity through Medicaid reimbursement of Community Health Workers services. [ Blog ]
Community Catalyst executive director, Emily Stewart, writes for The Hill about the importance of passing the Build Back Better Act. [ News Clip ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ Alert ]
The following recommendations, based on our research, information from other experts, and conversations with advocates, would make MCO data on any Medicaid website more accessible and user-friendly. [ Blog ]
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities. [ Alert ]
Planning for the end of the public health emergency and what it means for people in their states. [ Blog ]
President Biden and Congress released an agreed upon framework for the Build Back Better Act, which would make historic investments to enhance the health, economic security and well-being of people and communities across the country. [ Press Release ]
We commend Rep. Doggett for his commitment to closing the Medicaid coverage gap, but we believe that this proposal could present challenges to the implementation of Medicaid expansion and leave consumers confused about who is covered. [ Blog ]
Check out our new affordability messaging [ Alert ]
Each week it seems like there is a new study that shows the benefits of expanding Medicaid – for both health and state budgets. [ Blog ]
Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community. [ Alert ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below. [ Alert ]
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities. [ Alert ]
Immigrants must wait 5 years before they can enroll in federally funded programs, such as Medicaid and CHIP. Here's how Congress can remove this barrier for lawfully present immigrants. [ Publication ]
Check out our new affordability messaging [ Alert ]
Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community. [ Alert ]
Tomorrow night’s state of the union marks the first time President Biden will speak to Congress. Our job is to remind the Biden administration and policymakers that health care is central to infrastructure – and the time to be bold is now. [ Alert ]
The funding coming into your state first and foremost must be responsive to the needs of people and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic [ Alert ]
With the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan, there are new, exciting federal incentives available for the 12 remaining states to expand Medicaid. [ Alert ]
Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation Comments to CMS on the Massachusetts Medicare-Medicaid Integration Demonstration: Duals Demonstration 2.0 [ Comment Letter ]
Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation Comments to CMS regarding the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2019. [ Comment Letter ]
This fact sheet explains how block grants and per capita caps results in fewer people being able access to Medicaid coverage that meets their needs. [ Publication ]
The Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation is pleased to submit these comments in support of two provisions contained in CMS’ 2017 Advance Notice and Call Letter. [ Comment Letter ]
It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below.
As we continue to push the Senate to take up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks, we need to be ready to celebrate the enormous investments this bill will make in the health of our families and communities.
Check out our new affordability messaging
Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community.
Tomorrow night’s state of the union marks the first time President Biden will speak to Congress. Our job is to remind the Biden administration and policymakers that health care is central to infrastructure – and the time to be bold is now.
The funding coming into your state first and foremost must be responsive to the needs of people and communities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
With the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan, there are new, exciting federal incentives available for the 12 remaining states to expand Medicaid.
Before Medicare was enacted in 1965, only 50 percent of seniors had health insurance, and 35 percent were living in poverty. Today, 98.5 percent of seniors now have health insurance.
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