An important piece of legislation was signed into law last year giving kidney transplant recipients under 65 immunosuppressive (antirejection) drug coverage for the life of their transplant through Medicare. We've answered common questions about this new law on our blog. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Medicare
Starting in 2021, all ESRD patients will be able to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans for the first time. These plans can offer benefits unavailable in traditional #Medicare, including transportation and an annual out-of-pocket maximum. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Medicare
COVID-19 has greatly impacted state budgets, meaning big cuts to Medicare programs may be necessary. We asked Congress to enhance Medicaid funding so those who rely on it to manage kidney disease and other conditions can continue to have access to care. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Coronavirus, Covid-19, Policy, Medicare
Update March 12, 2020: H.R. 5534 passed unanimously in the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on March 11. Extended Medicare coverage of immunosuppressive drugs will help kidney recipients avoid situations where they struggle to pay for their needed medications and other necessities. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Funding & Appropriations, Medicare
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) submitted a comment letter to the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding their proposed rule on the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment Choices Model (ETC model). READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Legislation, Policy, Medicaid, Medicare
According to a new analysis from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), extending Medicare immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients for more than three years post-transplant would result in Medicare savings of $73.4 million over 10 years. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Policy, Medicare
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule that upholds the existing rules on the six protected classes of drugs in the Medicare Part D program. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Legislation, Policy, Medicare
The American Kidney Fund (AKF) submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that voiced our concern on proposed changes to the six protected classes of drugs in the Medicare program. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Legislation, Policy, Medicaid, Medicare, Action Alerts
In preparation for a new Congress and the start of the state legislative sessions, the American Kidney Fund did some ground work to educate elected officials on Medigap in December. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Policy, Medicaid, Medicare, Research
On January 29, Alex Azar was sworn in as the new secretary for the U.S. Department of Health Human Services (HHS). READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Policy, Medicaid, Medicare
Since 1972, most people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) become eligible for Medicare, and most of them choose to enroll in the program as their primary health insurance coverage. READ MORE >>
TOPICS: Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, Medicare
