Medicare

Since the pandemic began, advocates have redoubled efforts to address older adult mental health concerns. We were pleased to see the House Ways and Means Committee approve legislation that would expand Medicare coverage of some therapists and mental health counselors, as well as initiate efforts to expand the mental health workforce. Drafts of this issue have also been released by the Senate Finance Committee, which we think bodes well for a positive outcome in December. NCOA also submitted public comment to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, encouraging officials to: Remove barriers to accessing Medicare home health services Support a proposed chronic pain management bundle and remove barriers to audiology services Strengthen consumer protections and increase collaboration with community-based organizations addressing chronic diseases Want to help improve Medicare? Join NCOA in commenting on the proposals to streamline enrollment into the Medicare Savings Program for low-income beneficiaries.

Submit Comments by Nov. 7