The Medicare wars are back, and almost no one in Washington is surprised. This time it’s Democrats accusing Republicans of wanting to maim the very popular federal health program that covers 64 million seniors and people with disabilities.
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Why Do Politicians Weaponize Medicare? Because It Works
Posted on 22 February 2023.
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After Congress Fails To Add Dental Coverage, Medicare Weighs Limited Benefit Expansion
Posted on 20 October 2022.
Proposed changes in Medicare rules could soon pave the way for a significant expansion in Medicare-covered dental services, while falling short of the comprehensive benefits that many Democratic lawmakers have advocated.
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Inflation Reduction Act Contains Cost-Saving Changes For Older Adults
Posted on 13 August 2022.
On the health front, the The Inflation Reduction Act achieves two key goals of congressional Democrats. First, it would give the federal government the ability to negotiate prices of some drugs purchased by Medicare beneficiaries, a tool that has long been opposed by the drug industry.
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Dems Plan To Expand Medicare Hearing Benefits: What Can Consumers Expect?
Posted on 08 November 2021.
President Joe Biden’s mammoth domestic spending bill would add hearing benefits to the traditional Medicare program — one of three major new benefits Democrats had sought.
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Despite Restraints, Democrats’ Drug Pricing Plan Could Still Aid Consumers
Posted on 06 November 2021.
The Medicare prescription drug pricing plan Democrats unveiled this week is not nearly as ambitious as many lawmakers sought, but they and drug policy experts say the provisions crack open the door to reforms that could have dramatic effects.
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Means Testing For Medicare Dental Under Debate Gets Pushback
Posted on 21 October 2021.
For more than 55 years, Medicare has followed a simple policy: covered benefits are the same, no matter if you’re rich, poor, or in-between.
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