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Older Americans Feel Trapped in Exploitative Medicare Advantage Plans
As enrollment in private Medicare Advantage plans grows, so do concerns about how well the insurance works.
Health Care “Denial by Delay” Can Be a Matter of Life and Death
Patients are forced to navigate a prior authorization system marked by roadblocks, red tape and appeals.
Eagerness to Cut Social Security and Medicare Wins Haley Wealthy Donors
Coming out strong on this issue tells the billionaires everything they need to know about who Nikki Haley really serves.
House GOP-Led Hearing Is a Trojan Horse for Social Security Cuts, Critics Warn
The Wednesday hearing will examine legislation that would establish a so-called fiscal commission for the U.S. debt.
Bernie Sanders Invites Pharma CEOs to Testify on High Drug Prices
“The American people have a right to know why it is that they pay the highest prices in the world,” said Bernie Sanders.
Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Starts Today. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Many of those losing Medicaid coverage could be eligible for an ACA plan.
New House Speaker Had Proposed Trillions in Cuts to Social Security and Medicare
As chair of the Republican Study Committee, Mike Johnson suggested slashing the programs should be Congress’s priority.
Medicare Is in Desperate Need of Modernization and Expansion — Not Privatization
Monetizing Medicare and Medicaid undermines coverage for those who need it most.
Private Insurers Milk Taxpayers Up to $140 Billion a Year Via Medicare Advantage
The sum of overcharges could eliminate Medicare Part B premiums or fully fund Medicare's prescription drug program.
All Manufacturers of 10 Drugs Set for Medicare Negotiation Agree to Participate
The negotiation process won't begin until early 2024, and new prices won't be implemented until two years later.