Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Services So Many Seniors Need?
In the 56 years since Medicare was established, few benefits have been added. That may change if Congress passes Democrats’ budget bill.
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Though Millions Are At Risk For Diabetes, Medicare Struggles To Expand Prevention Program
Only 3,600 of an estimated 16 million Medicare beneficiaries eligible for a two-year diabetes prevention program have actually signed up since Medicare started covering the program in 2018.
Senate Democrats’ Plan Boosts Spending On Medicare, ACA Subsidies, Long-Term Care
The $3.5 trillion budget plan would be the largest infusion into the American health care system since 2010, but its passage may be difficult.
Paying Billions for Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug? How About Funding This Instead?
Prescriptions for a controversial new drug for Alzheimer's could run $56 billion a year, putting a significant financial burden on Medicare, the health insurance for the elderly.
Expanding Insurance Coverage Is Top Priority for New Medicare-Medicaid Chief
“Our focus is going to be on making sure regulations and policies are going to be focused on improving coverage,” said Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, who was sworn in on May 27.
Lawmakers Explore 'Public Option' To Fill Gaps In Oregonians’ Health Insurance
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The sponsor of a bill that proposes a public option for people who lack insurance wants it delayed so the state can complete another study.
Oregon Requires Health Insurers To Cover COVID-19 Vaccination Costs
Patients are not charged for the vaccine or the provider’s cost of administering it whether they have commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid or no insurance at all.
Seniors Face Crushing Drug Costs as Congress Stalls on Capping Medicare Out-Of-Pockets
Many Americans face high out-of-pocket costs for life-saving drugs but those on Medicare are often worse off: There's no cap on coinsurance costs once they hit $6,550 in drug spending.
Hospitals Hostile To Biden Plan To Drop Medicare Age To 60
Dropping Medicare eligibility age to 60 from 65 would deprive hospitals of billions of dollars in revenue they now get from commercial insurance plans.
Four Oregon Hospitals Penalized For Safety Issues
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Many others are being penalized as part of federal Medicare programs that cut pay to hospitals for frequent readmission of sick patients and hospital-acquired infections.
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