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CMS Issues Request for Information on Medicare Advantage Data

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On January 25, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a data request for information (RFI) to solicit feedback from the public on how best to enhance Medicare Advantage (MA) data capabilities and increase public transparency. CMS encourages feedback from a wide array of interested parties, including beneficiaries and beneficiary advocates, plans, providers, community-based organizations, researchers, employers and unions, and all other interested parties, including the public at large.

CMS Announces Sickle Cell Disease as Initial Focus of Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model

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On January 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that sickle cell disease will be the first focus of the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Access Model. The CGT Access Model is targeted to people with Medicaid living with rare and severe diseases by increasing their access to potentially life-changing treatments. Sickle cell disease is an extremely painful condition that disproportionately impacts Black Americans and has had limited treatment options.

An Overview of HUD Housing Programs

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Join the National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) for an upcoming webinar providing an introduction and overview of HUD Housing Programs. In this event, participants will hear from housing experts about HUD Housing Programs that are targeted to low and moderate-income households, including older adults. Attendees will also explore both the eligibility requirements for HUD housing and the challenges involved in securing this affordable option. 

In this training, NCLER will cover:

Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): What Advocates Need to Know

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Join Justice in Aging for an upcoming webinar titled “Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs): What Advocates Need to Know.”  Justice in Aging will provide an overview of their updated issue brief covering basic information about D-SNPs, their structure, and how they are regulated. They will also identify specific areas where advocates can engage with their states to ensure that D-SNPs work effectively to coordinate care and benefits for dual eligibles, including strategies for centering equity from the outset in the design of D-SNPs.

Webinar: Reimagining the Aging & Disability Workforce

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WellSky is hosting an upcoming webinar to discuss the shortage of skilled workers who provide compassionate care for older adults and people living with disabilities. This webinar will provide participants with an actionable approach to hiring and developing talented people who can serve aging and disability clients. It will also explore affordable solutions to support employees through well-defined career paths and rewarding work conditions.

Participants will learn how to:

Unwinding the Public Health Emergency: Strategies for Advocates to Protect Dually Eligible Individuals

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The National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) is hosting an upcoming webinar to discuss the process of states redetermining individuals’ eligibility for Medicaid, also known as the “Medicaid unwinding.” This webinar will cover information about the Medicaid unwinding process, including updates on the unwinding, specific challenges individuals dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid may encounter, and common issues impacting dually eligible individuals.

Webinar: Medicare & Hospice Care

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The Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA) will host an upcoming webinar covering the Medicare hospice benefit, including an overview of the benefit, common beneficiary challenges, and advice on how to choose a hospice. CMA will also discuss policy updates, including recent oversight efforts by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and proposals to modernize the benefit.

Presenters:

  • David Lipschutz, Associate Director, Center for Medicare Advocacy 

Child and Adult Core Sets Annual Review Workgroup

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Next week, Mathematica is supporting the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) by convening the Child and Adult Core Sets Annual Review Workgroup to review and strengthen the 2026 Child and Adult Core Sets. The Child and Adult Core Sets of quality measures for Medicaid and CHIP are key indicators of the access to and quality of health care that Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries receive. In this multi-day meeting, the Workgroup will make recommendations for strengthening the Child and Adult Core Sets.

Early Bird Deadline Approaching for the Grand Gathering I&R Conference

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Information and referral professionals can join with their peers for a three-day conference focused on elevating the sector. This conference will offer expert-led sessions on topics relevant to information and referral and dedicated networking opportunities with peers. Aging and disability professionals in Information & Referral/Assistance are invited to join the ADvancing States’ National Information and Referral Support Center, USAging, and other partners for the Conference’s Aging and Disability Symposium.

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