Medicare Watch
Early Issues Around Medicare Plan Finder Data Resolved
Missing information is always a problem, but in a year where additional assistance may not be as available as usual,...
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Medicare Watch
National Call-in Week: Tell Your Senators to Act Now on Coronavirus Relief Legislation
Policymakers in Washington are continuing to negotiate the details of the next coronavirus response bill. Though such legislation is urgently...
Medicare Watch
Assess Your Medicare Coverage During Fall Open Enrollment
Each year, during Fall Open Enrollment (October 15 through December 7), people with Medicare have the opportunity to make certain...
Medicare Watch
Congressional Democrats Seek Clarification from Trump Administration on Part D “Gift Cards”
Yesterday, leading Democrats on U.S. House and Senate committees with jurisdiction over Medicare asked the Trump administration for more information...
Medicare Watch
Small Monthly Increase for Social Security Recipients
On October 13, the Social Security Administration announced that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2021 will be 1.3%, which amounts...
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What You Need to Know About Coronavirus and Medicare Coverage
As the number of cases of COVID-19 (also called coronavirus) increases, so does the importance of programs like Medicare in...
Medicare Watch
CMS Releases Medicare Advantage and Part D Cost-Sharing Information for 2021
Medicare’s annual Fall Open Enrollment Period occurs from October 15 to December 7. During this time, people with Medicare can...
Medicare Watch
COVID-19 Harming Older Adult Employment, Increasing Strain on Medicare
It is clear that older adults have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with far too many experiencing significant...
Medicare Watch
Congress Passes Resolution to Fund the Government Through the Fall
Yesterday, Congress passed and the President signed a bill that funds the federal government through December 11, setting the stage...
Medicare Watch
House Democrats Release Updated COVID-19 Relief Bill
The new legislation is an attempt to compromise with the White House and Senate Republicans, who prefer a smaller relief...
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