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The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

What are Medicare’s income limits in 2023? Here's how to calculate your costs

The amount you pay for certain types of Medicare premiums varies based on your income.

Fortune

Medicare Open Enrollment: 10 Things to Know

Medicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and ends on December 7. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

Kiplinger

Bob Menendez: Making N.J. corrupt again

My state's remarkable history of political corruption continues, with the first U.S. senator to be indicted twice

Salon

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Nursing homes still waiting for vaccines

"The United States has been phenomenal in screwing up vaccinations," one doctor said

Salon

What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained

With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely days ahead of this weekend's deadline

The Independent UK

How the looming government shutdown will affect Texans

A federal shutdown would put thousands of Texans in financial precarity. Congress has less than a week left until the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 1, and a shutdown appears imminent.

The Texas Tribune

What is a Medicare Flex card? Get the facts about the flexible benefits card—including where to get one

This debit card provides additional benefits for certain health-related services.

Fortune

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What happens to health programs if the federal government shuts down?

Medicare and Medicaid are mandatory spending programs and that keeps them relatively safe in the early days of the shutdown, but 42% of the Department of Health's staff will be furloughed.

WEKU

Shopping for Medicare Advantage: 6 pitfalls to avoid

Only 3 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries shop around during open enrollment, according to a 2022 analysis, and only 1 in 10 Medicare Advantage enrollees voluntarily switch plans

The Independent UK

Bulk-billing Medicare clinics to open

'Healthcare is their number one concern.'

Newcastle Herald

What a government shutdown would mean for Medicare beneficiaries

A 2023 shutdown would mean potential hardship for a wide swath of Americans. There’s good news for some, however, and that includes Medicare recipients.

Fortune

How Medicare Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

A look at how Medicare is affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related health care.

Kiplinger

What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare

Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.

Kiplinger

Who is eligible for Medicare?

The federal health insurance for people 65 and older, as well as some individuals under 65 with disabilities or specific conditions.

Fortune

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Amy Klobuchar on Biden's biggest win

Minnesota senator and anti-monopoly crusader explains how fixing Medicare's drug problem will help everybody

Reason

The Case for Letting Medicare Bureaucrats Haggle With Drug Makers

Medicare's new price-setting process for drug purchases is better than its current one if the result is lower government spending.

Roll Call

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on federal bribery charges - Roll Call

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, have been indicted on federal bribery charges, prosecutors announced Friday.

Fortune

How to lower your Medicare costs during open enrollment for 2024

Plan changes may offer better coverage, lower costs, or both.

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WEKU

She has Medicare and Medicaid. So why should it take 18 months to get a wheelchair?

About 12 million Americans are known as "dual eligibles" because they need both Medicare and Medicaid. A bipartisan bill offers hope to cut through the tangle of red tape that often ensnares them.

Reason

Congress Is Still Using 'Emergency Spending' on Non-Emergencies

Since Congress won't cut spending, an independent commission may be the only way to rein in the debt.

Roll Call

Balanced-budget plan unveiled by House Republicans - Roll Call

House Republicans released a long-delayed budget blueprint Tuesday that promises to bring the federal budget into balance over a decade.

The Independent UK

Free prescription discount cards from GoodRx — What’s the catch?

GoodRx’s prescription savings program offers significant discounts on prescription drugs, but not without some catches

The Independent UK

Americans overwhelmingly support Medicare drug negotiations, but Biden sees little political boost

A new AP-NORC poll shows that 76% of Americans favor allowing the federal health care program for the elderly to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs

Reason

Don't Let the Government-Shutdown Charade Distract You From the Debt Crisis

America’s biggest fiscal challenge lies in the unchecked growth of federal health care and old-age entitlement programs.

Roll Call

Arrington sets House budget resolution markup next week - Roll Call

The House Budget panel plans to mark up a fiscal 2024 budget resolution Sept. 20, ending months of skepticism about whether it would happen.

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