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Medicare Advantage Costs and Growth Largely Unexamined
A new KFF report examines the increased role of Medicare Advantage (MA) in the coverage landscape and the potential impact...
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Federal Government Funding Decisions Loom
The continuing resolution (CR) funding the federal government expires March 14. Earlier this week, the House passed legislation securing funding...
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House Advances Harmful Budget Plan
Late Tuesday, House Republicans narrowly passed their budget resolution, paving the way for a reconciliation bill that advances key Trump...
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URGENT: Protect Medicaid for Millions of People with Medicare
Medicaid is health insurance, long-term care coverage, and a workforce program all in one. It is a lifeline that helps...
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Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi Discusses Prior Authorization in Medicare Advantage
Earlier this month, Medicare Rights Center President Fred Riccardi participated in a panel on prior authorization in Medicare Advantage (MA)...
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Medicaid Work Requirements Continue to Be a Bad Idea
Amid reports that lawmakers are considering changes to limit Medicaid spending and access as part of a broader legislative package...
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White House Attempt to Freeze Federal Funds Sows Confusion
On January 27, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a memo ordering federal agencies to temporarily...
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Second Set of Part D Drugs for Medicare Negotiation Includes Blockbuster Diabetes and Weight-Loss Drugs
On January 17, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the 15 Part D drugs that will...
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Medicare Rights Helpline Trends Report Highlights Beneficiary Challenges and Opportunities for Reform
This week, the Medicare Rights Center released our annual helpline trends report, Medicare Trends and Recommendations: An Analysis of 2023 Call...
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New Legislation Will Improve Medicare Access and Affordability for Low-Income New Yorkers
Under new legislation, New York will soon use eligibility information from the Part D Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program, commonly known...
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