On October 11, 2024, CMS issued a final rule establishing a new appeals process for Medicare beneficiaries who were initially admitted to a hospital as an inpatient but are later reclassified as an ...

Are you submitting a VA appeal but are not sure what to do? Here are some hints to make it easier. First, see our Step-by-Step guide to filing an appeal for detailed information on which type of ...

Are you submitting a VA appeal and want to have a better understanding of the terms used throughout the process? This glossary contains many of the terms commonly used in the appeal process and ...

Editor’s Note: Earlier posts by Timothy Jost provide analyses of regulations implementing provisions of the new health reform legislation governing coverage for preventive services, a patient bill of ...

The Medicaid and Chip Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) voted in favor of seven recommendations during a meeting Jan. 26 that would reshape how beneficiaries are able to appeal for care. Out of ...

This past January, the Department of Veteran Affairs released a 44-page report, titled “Veteran Appeals Experience: Listening to the Voices of Veterans and Their Journey in the Appeals System,” which ...

I have filed an appeal related to my unemployment benefits. What is the process for an appeal? -- DonnaWhoever might be denied for one reason or another, they file an appeal with the department. Those ...