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Medicare enrollment, coverage options, and health policy analysis for seniors.

511 stories Updated Sep 3, 2024 Related desks: Health & Wellness Social Security

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Medicare Insurer Bailout Exposes Failures of the IRA

Medicare Insurer Bailout Exposes Failures of the IRA

In a move that lays bare the flaws of the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare officials just scrambled to announce a federal subsidy that could total $23 billion yearly to prevent Medicare’s prescription drug benefit from collapsing.

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Do Medigap Plans Cover Foreign Travel Emergencies?

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Aug 30, 2024 10

AMAC Backs Critical Legislation to Protect Medicare Amid Unprecedented Threat From Democrat Spending Bill

Senator Rick Scott introduces the Protect our Seniors Act to combat rising Medicare premiums and safeguard Social Security, countering the costly impacts of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

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Democrats Are Gaming Medicare Costs This Election Year

Medicare Part D premiums are set to surge by 180% in 2025, with Democrats using a temporary bailout to delay the impact until after the election.

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Considering an ACA Plan After Early Retirement and Before Medicare Eligibility

Navigating health insurance after retirement can be challenging, especially without the guidance of a human resources manager to simplify the process.

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