Tag: Medicare

Republicans Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans, eyeing a midterm election victory that could hand…

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Social Security’s Cost-of-Living Increase Will Be Largest in Four Decades, an Estimate Says

More than 70 million Americans who receive Social Security benefits can expect…

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Climate and Tax Bill Scales Crucial Senate Hurdle, Paving Path to Passage

WASHINGTON — A divided Senate took a crucial step on Saturday toward…

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Democrats’ Long-Sought Plan for Lowering Drug Costs Is at Hand

WASHINGTON — For decades, as prescription drug costs have soared, Democrats have…

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Democrats Propose Raising Taxes on Some High Earners to Bolster Medicare

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats will push to raise taxes on some high-earning…

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Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Needed Care, Federal Report Finds

Every year, tens of thousands of people enrolled in private Medicare Advantage…

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Inside a Campaign to Get Medicare Coverage for a New Alzheimer’s Drug

In the interview, Mr. Johns echoed these explanations. Asked if association officials…

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Financial Planning for People With Chronic Diseases

Before she became eligible for Medicare, Deborah Rosenwinkel, who lives in Wheaton,…

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Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm Faces Crucial Medicare Decision

Posts supporting coverage include comments from people who have consulted for Biogen,…

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