The bottom line: The proposed changes might make it a bit simpler to find a doctor who takes new Medicare patients, but it could lead to higher costs for seniors.
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Trump Vows to Protect Medicare, But At Patients’ Expense
Posted on 08 October 2019.
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New Bill Could Make Social Security Better For Everyone
Posted on 02 March 2019.
The bill includes a tax cut for middle-income seniors and other beneficiaries who are currently required to pay federal income tax on their benefits, and gradually increases the contributions (FICA) of workers and their employers.
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Are Republicans planning to overhaul Social Security?
Posted on 14 December 2016.
Rep. Sam Johnson of Texas introduced legislation just before the end of the congressional session last week that he said would “permanently save” the program.
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Obama drops controversial Medicare proposal
Posted on 11 March 2014.
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration said Monday it will pull the plug on proposed changes to the Medicare prescription program that ran into strong opposition on Capitol Hill. Among other changes, the regulation proposed to remove three classes of drugs from a special protected list that guarantees seniors access to a wide selection of critical […]
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Romney would raise eligibility age for Medicare
Posted on 27 February 2012.
By David Espo DETROIT — Four days before critical primary elections, Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney outlined a far-reaching plan Friday to gradually delay Americans’ eligibility for Medicare as well as Social Security. Romney said the shift, as people live longer, is needed to steer the giant benefit programs toward economic sustainability. Speaking to the […]
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