RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference
The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them if confirmed. We ...
Are You Taking Social Security and Worried About the Federal Funding Freeze? Here's What You Need to Know.
An important footnote in the memo calling for a federal funding freeze exempted Social Security. The White House subsequently ...
Democrats want answers on cost-cutting prescription payment models abandoned by Trump
House Democrats want to know what the Trump administration plans to do after it rescinded a Biden-era executive order to ...
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Trump's CMS signals flexibility on Medicare drug price negotiation, sparking new questions for RFK Jr.
The Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has signaled that it will be revamping the process ...
What is the deductible for Medicare Part A in 2025? This is the annual amount
Medicare Part A plays a crucial role in covering hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice and some home health ...
Federal assistance freeze won’t halt Social Security or Medicare payments
Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of ...
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MA plans’ use of prior authorizations climbs again, despite heightened pressure to limit tactic
MA plans required prior authorizations about 125 times more often than regular Medicare in 2023, demonstrating the barriers patients face in accessing care.
On Medicare and Need Telehealth? You Have Three More Months to Use These Services
All Medicare beneficiaries still have access to telehealth services until March 31. Starting April 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services.
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RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the ...
Fact Check: Insulin cap for Medicare unaffected by Trump order on prescription drug costs
A provision about insulin in the Inflation Reduction Act is conflated with a 2022 executive order by former President Joe ...
How Medicare Part D Has Changed for 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 has triggered a raft of changes to Medicare Part D plans and Medicare Advantage plans that affect prescription drug coverage in 2025. Here’s what to know.