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The “Aging Crisis” Is Actually Just a Labor Crisis for the Wealthy
A smaller labor market means fewer people willing to take on low-paying jobs.
Universal Benefits Will Help People With Disabilities Escape Poverty
The means-tested benefits model has trapped people with disabilities in poverty without a clear path out.
“Medicare-X” Wouldn’t Expand Access to Reproductive Health Care
This public option wouldn’t address reproductive health care beyond requiring essential health benefits be covered.
Medicare for 64-Year-Olds Is a Step Toward Medicare for All
Lowering the Medicare age to 64 is a big first step.
Health Insurers Want You to Try Cheaper Drugs First, But That Can Hurt You
All states should pass legislation to regulate step therapy.
How the Government Shutdown Affects Health Programs
While Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare are not affected, that's not the case for the Indian Health Service, FDA and EPA.
New Medicare Advantage Benefits Will Be Hard for Seniors to Find
Even the savviest shoppers will face challenges in figuring out which plans offer the new benefits and who qualifies.
Tuesday’s Election: Racism and Anti-Semitism Versus Social Security and Medicare
Trump and the Republicans are trying to present themselves as a populist party, but they offer nothing except bigotry.
Trump’s Post-Midterm Plans: Cut Medicare, Social Security, Medicaid
Protecting the safety net will be a top priority for many voters in the upcoming election.
Election 2018: What’s at Stake for Families
The interwoven nature of the challenges ahead carry great political dangers.