Center for Medicare Advocacy
Law PracticeConnecticut, United States11-50 Employees
The Center for Medicare Advocacy is a national nonprofit law organization focused on improving Medicare coverage, health equity, and quality care for older adults and people with disabilities. Founded in 1986 and based in Willimantic, Connecticut, it operates from headquarters in Connecticut and Washington, DC, with attorneys in California, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Wisconsin. Its work spans legal assistance, advocacy, education, analysis, policy initiatives, and litigation aimed at Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. The organization serves a nationwide audience, representing thousands in Medicare denial appeals and handling about 7,000 inquiries annually, while producing educational materials and engaging in policy and regulatory forums. It provides training and support for nationwide legal efforts and for Connecticut’s SHIP/CHOICES program, and a 2025 development noted in recent news is the launch of the GUIDE Program.