Congressman Seeks to Plug ‘Shocking Loophole’ Exposed by KHN Investigation
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) A U.S. lawmaker is taking action after a KHN investigation exposed weaknesses
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Medicare – General
Why some retirees are wary of employer Medicare Advantage plans
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) After a yearslong bureaucratic battle, New York City officials approved an Aetna Medicare
Read MoreThe perks of having a HSA in retirement
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to employees enrolled in a high-deductible health plan.
Read MorePayers spending ‘buckets of money’ lobbying against Medicare Advantage rate changes
(By Rylee Wilson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The insurance industry is mounting its largest lobbying fight in years against CMS’
Read MoreHere are the Medicare basics
More than 10,000 people turn 65 every day in the United States. Knowing your options for health care are more
Read MoreWhy Medicare is suddenly under debate again
By Micel Martin, Tinbete Ermyas, Gurjit Kaur for npr on March 14, 2023 The White House released President Biden’s $6.8
Read MoreCovering new weight loss drugs could strain Medicare, policy experts warn
By Elaine Chen for Stat News on March 11, 2023 The emergence of highly effective obesity drugs has spurred renewed efforts to
Read MoreHit with that extra premium for Medicare?
The Medicare Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an amount you may pay in addition to your Part B or
Read MoreProposed increase in Medicare tax
The White House released a preview of President Biden’s budget proposal in which he is proposing to raise tax rates
Read MoreBiden proposes expanding Medicare drug negotiation program
(By Rachel Cohrs for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Biden administration will propose expanding Democrats’ new drug pricing law by allowing
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