ACHP spoke with Sarah Kliff about the rushed testing implementation timeline following new rules requiring at-home COVID test coverage.
Medicare Advantage
Delivering High-Quality Care and Coverage to America’s Seniors
The evidence is clear: Medicare Advantage (MA) provides exceptional coverage and care for nearly 23 million Americans. The program provides a convenient, coordinated health coverage and drives greater value and accountability in Medicare. MA provides all the benefits of fee-for-service Medicare, plus enhanced benefits, high value coverage, better health outcomes, greater transparency and superior customer experience – all at a lower cost.
ACHP is dedicated to ensuring access to outstanding care and coverage through MA, supporting policies that prioritize the health of seniors and further enhancing the program.
To the Point
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12/22/2021
BLOG — Aduhelm’s Price Cut Misses the Mark
Besides being outrageously priced, Aduhelm is an unproven, potentially dangerous drug—a drug Medicare simply should not cover. -
12/09/2021
BLOG — Top 5 Things Washington Can Do in 2022 to Improve Health Care Affordability
ACHP provides the top 5 things Washington can do in 2022 to ensure all Americans have access to high-quality coverage and care. -
09/13/2021
POLICY POSITIONING — Strengthening Medicare Advantage
ACHP supports Medicare Advantage policies that prioritize the health of seniors and strengthen the program. -
08/12/2021
FACT SHEET — Support the Quality Payment Relief Act
The Quality Payment Relief Act ensures seniors enrolled in high quality Medicare Advantage plans receive full benefits and aren't hurt by the benchmark cap. -
01/12/2022
FACT SHEET — Medicare Advantage: The Choice of America's Seniors
Today, the evidence is clear: Medicare Advantage is working, providing exceptional coverage and care for nearly 23 million seniors.
Deep Dive
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12/10/2021
VIDEO — ACHP Joins HHS Deputy Secretary at Modern Healthcare Symposium
ACHP's Ceci Connolly speaks with HHS' Andrea Palm about the role of health care leadership to drive health equity in communities. -
10/21/2021
LETTER — ACHP Urges Lawmakers to Include Vital Health Provisions in Build Back Better Act
ACHP urges lawmakers debating the Build Back Better Act to include important health provisions that will expand access and lower costs. -
08/01/2021
POLICY POSITIONING — Advancing Health Equity
ACHP is committed to improving health equity by removing obstacles in our nation’s health care system. -
09/02/2021
LETTER — Letter to Congressional Leadership on Vital Health Care Issues for Reconciliation Bill
ACHP urged Congressional leaders to address vital health care issues affecting Americans across the nation in the reconciliation package. -
03/15/2021
LETTER — Permitting Audio-Only Encounters in Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment
ACHP urges Congress to take action to allow all Medicare Advantage encounters — including audio-only — in risk adjustment calculations.
Problem | Solution
PROBLEM: Current law unintentionally prevents most seniors in high-quality Medicare Advantage plans from receiving expanded benefits, reduced premiums and/or lower co-pays. Counties across the country are hurt by a limit known as the MA benchmark cap. It is unfair to penalize seniors based on where they live.
SOLUTION: Congress can remedy this by paying full MA quality bonuses. The Medicare Advantage Quality Payment Relief Act (S. 1114, H.R. 2131) ensures seniors enrolled in high quality MA plans receive full benefits and are not hurt by the cap. Learn more here.
Resource Library Search
FACT SHEET — Medicare Advantage: Choosing Coverage and Care that Meets Your Needs
When choosing a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan, there are several factors to consider. Fortunately, a lot of information – including network, pricing, performance in treating certain conditions and quality ratings – is publicly available.
FACT SHEET — Medicare Advantage: Serving a Diverse, Rapidly Growing Population
Medicare Advantage (MA) serves diverse populations. In fact, MA enrolls a higher percentage of people of color than traditional Medicare.