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Issue Brief Shows People in Medicare Advantage Plans Spend Less on Medicare
A new issue brief from the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that people with Medicare who choose Medicare Advantage (MA) plans...
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Medicare is Strong and Built to Last
The Medicare Trustee’s report underscores what we already know: Medicare is strong and built to last. We urge lawmakers to...
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Recent Trends in Drug Pricing Show Stark Differences in Brand-Name and Generic Drug Affordability
A new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) examines trends in prices for 390 generic prescription drugs widely...
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President Trump’s Budget Proposal Represents a Vision for the Country That Does Not Prioritize People with Medicare
The President’s budget is a powerful document, as it represents the Trump administration’s vision for the country—a roadmap for where...
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Take Action to Support Expiring Medicaid Protections
In January, Congress temporarily extended two important Medicaid provisions that help older adults and people with disabilities live at home...
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Older Adults Lose Billions of Dollars Each Year to Financial Abuse
A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)—the government agency charged with enforcing federal consumer financial laws—sheds light...
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Legislative Outlook for Health Care Issues in 2019
When the 116th Congress convened in January, it ushered in a dramatic shift in political dynamics. For the first time...
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Medicare Rights Comments on CMS Proposal to Give Drug Plans Additional Flexibility
The Medicare Rights Center recently responded to a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that...
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KFF Brief Highlights Financial Burden of Part D Specialty Drugs
While Medicare Part D has made prescription drugs more affordable for people with Medicare, many beneficiaries continue to face affordability...
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Government Shutdown Threatens Programs for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
As the government shutdown continues, so do its impacts on older adults, people with disabilities, and their families. While Medicare...
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