What’s In Biden’s $400 Billion Plan To Support Families’ Long-Term Health Needs
(By Judith Graham for NPR) There’s widespread agreement that it’s important to help older adults and people with disabilities remain independent
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What would it mean if we lower Medicare’s eligibility age?
The current Administration is reportedly considering changing Medicare’s age eligibility requirements from 65 to 60. For millions of qualifying Americans,
Read moreCigna offering members $500 to switch psoriasis drugs: 4 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Cigna is offering members who use certain psoriasis drugs $500 to switch to a
Read moreThe ACA Family Glitch and Affordability of Employer Coverage
(By Cynthia Cox, Krutika Amin, Gary Claxton , and Daniel McDermott for Kaiser Family Foundation published April 7, 2021) Financial assistance
Read moreAlmost half of near-poor Medicare beneficiaries spend at least one-fifth of their income on health care costs
New research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health found “near poor” –whose incomes are between 100%
Read moreHospital at Home ‘cheat sheet’: 6 Qs on the care model, answered
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) If “Hospital at Home,” is a term you’ve been hearing more often, you’re not
Read moreSanders pushes to expand Medicare: 5 things to know
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for expanded Medicare eligibility and changes to
Read moreMore voters favor a public health insurance option
A new survey from the Morning Consult/Politico found more than half of voters are in favor of either a “Medicare
Read moreLots of Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief Law — But Do Your Homework First
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) There’s something for everyone with private health insurance in the American Rescue Plan
Read moreDemocrats Eye Medicare Negotiations to Lower Drug Prices
(By Emmarie Huetteman for Kaiser Health News) Democrats, newly in control of Congress and the White House, are united behind an
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