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Jimmo v. Sebelius

Medicare covers skilled care to maintain or slow decline as well as to improve.

Improvement Isn’t Required. It’s the law!

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National Voices of Medicare Summit

With the many threats currently facing the Medicare program, now is the time to come together as allies and explore ways to advocate for comprehensive Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality health care. Drawing inspiration from real-life experiences and stories of beneficiaries and caregivers, we hope to share impactful discussions with you.

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@CMAorg ·
21 Sep 2102141877218840827

Medicare Open Enrollment begins Oct. 15. Are you ready?

Join CMA for a FREE webinar on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 2–3:30 PM ET covering:

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PA Department of Health

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21 Sep 2102004986670420054

Memory loss that makes daily tasks harder can sometimes be an early sign of Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. If you’re wondering what to watch for, check out these 10 early signs and symptoms. And if you or your family notice any of them, reach out to your health care

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@CMAorg ·
18 Sep 2101013525808173295

It’s Feel Good Friday! 💙

CMA’s new fact sheet explains when Medicare may cover dental and oral-health services connected to certain covered medical care, plus tips for seeking coverage.

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New Resource | Oral Health Fact Sheet - Center for Medicare Advocacy

While Routine Dental (and oral health) benefits are not a part of the Traditional Medicare program, Medicare rules ...

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ALS Advocacy

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I cannot emphasize enough how urgent the reauthorization is!!!

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