Apr 22 Social Security and Medicare funds were already at risk. The virus crisis will deplete them faster By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press The financial condition of the government’s two biggest benefit programs remains shaky, with Medicare expected to become insolvent in just six years, while Social Security will be unable to pay full benefits starting in 2035, the government said Wednesday. Continue reading
Dec 23 WATCH: One-on-one with Trump’s Medicare and Medicaid chief Seema Verma By Jason Kane Seema Verma discussed her views on President Donald Trump’s plan for sustaining public health insurance programs, how the administration would respond if Obamacare is struck down by the courts in the future, and her thoughts on how the latest Medicare… Continue reading
Dec 17 Column: What’s being left out of the Medicare for All debate By Philip Moeller Consumers already are upset about growing difficulties paying for health care. Imagine how they’d take to the streets – or perhaps the voting booth -- if they knew the real size of their health care bill. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch 5:41 News Wrap: Israel will hold year’s 3rd election in March In our news wrap Thursday, Israel is officially headed for its third election in less than a year. Lawmakers set a date after both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and rival Benny Gantz failed to form a governing coalition. Also, search… Continue watching
Dec 12 Watch 8:51 Should the federal government be able to negotiate the prices of prescription drugs? Americans spend more on prescription drugs than any other country in the world: about $1,200 per person every year. One in four say the cost is problematic, and some say they haven’t taken their medicine as directed as a result. Continue watching
Dec 06 Senators urge Medicare to let seniors to change drug plans over inaccurate info By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Medicare revamped its online plan finder this year and the senators said they've gotten numerous complaints from people in their states about inaccurate information on drug pricing and coverage. Continue reading
Dec 03 Medicare’s open enrollment can be confusing. Here are some last-minute tips. By Philip Moeller Medicare’s annual open enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. Continue reading
Nov 06 2020 brings more private insurance plans for Medicare patients. Here’s why you need to look closely By Philip Moeller Nearly 15 percent more Medicare Advantage plans will be available to patients in 2020. Continue reading
Nov 04 1 in 2 seriously ill Medicare enrollees struggles with bills By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press Prescription drug cost is the leading problem, according to a study published Monday. Continue reading
Oct 24 Ransomware and data breaches linked to uptick in fatal heart attacks By Nsikan Akpan Another unintended consequence of electronic medical records has been revealed. Continue reading