Resources About Medicare

ALERT: Turn Up The Pressure on Build Back Better

It is time to dial up the pressure on Build Back Better. We’ve provided a full toolkit below.

ALERT: Prepare for Passage: Build Back Better Health Advocacy Tools

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.

Congress Can Remove Barriers Immigrants Face in Accessing Health Care

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.

ALERT: Affordability is the Next Frontier

Check out our new affordability messaging

ALERT: The American Rescue Plan: Opportunities for Advocates!

Advocates will play an important role in promoting opportunities for expanded health coverage and ensuring robust participation and input from the community.

ALERT: Speak up NOW on the state of health care

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: COVID Relief Money is Coming, Make Your Voice Heard

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: NEW RESOURCES to Lift Up New Medicaid Expansion Funding

With the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan, there are new, exciting federal incentives available for the 12 remaining states to expand Medicaid.

CCEHI comments to CMS on Massachusetts Medicare-Medicaid Duals Demonstration 2.0

Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation Comments to CMS on the Massachusetts Medicare-Medicaid Integration Demonstration: Duals Demonstration 2.0

CCEHI comments regarding the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CY 2019

Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation Comments to CMS regarding the proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2019.

Block Grants and Per Capita Caps Would Dismantle Medicaid as We Know It

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.

CCEHI Comments on CMS’ 2017 Advance Notice and Call Letter

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.

Community Catalyst Comments on MACRA MDP

The Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation at Community Catalyst respectfully submits the following comments to the Draft CMS Quality Measure Development Plan (MDP).

Comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Re: Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule (CMS-1631-P)

Community Catalyst respectfully submits the following comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in response to the proposed rule released regarding changes to the physician fee schedule and other Medicare Part B payment policies.

Letter to the Senate Finance Committee on Chronic Care

Community Catalyst’s comment letter to the Senate Finance Committee’s Chronic Care Working Group details recommendations on a range of critical policy issues that affect the provision and financing of care for the most vulnerable Medicare beneficiaries.

Do The Right Thing: How Congress Can Generate Health Care Budget Savings Without Hurting Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries

Reducing the projected long-term national debt is the central focus of policymakers from both parties as we move into President Obama's second term in office. Health care cost containment plays a prominent role in the debate because rising health care cos

Comments to the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Services and Supports Policies

Community Catalyst provides another perspective on some of the recommendations made by the National Association of Medicaid Directors to the Center.

Best Practices for Meaningful Consumer Input in New Health Care Delivery Models

This issue brief outlines a framework for thinking about the best practices that are needed to ensure a meaningful consumer voice in new care delivery models.

Dual Eligible Demonstration Projects: Top Ten Priorities for Consumer Advocates

The Affordable Care Act created demonstration projects aimed at integrating care for low-income seniors and people with disabilities who are eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. This issue brief was created to assist advocates in states where duals demonst

Integrated System of Care for Dual Eligibles: Capitated Approach

Guidance recently released from the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office provides several opportunities to engage in payment models for dual eligibles.