News Archive - Medicare Interactive

How do I replace my DME?

shossain — Mon, 19 May 2025 14:45:47 +0000

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House Republicans Move Forward with Plans to Cut Medicaid and Food Stamps, Reducing Coverage for Millions

jandersonmrc — Thu, 15 May 2025 20:18:49 +0000

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HHS Secretary Kennedy Testifies, Defends Staffing Cuts and Reorganizations that Put Access to Services at Risk

jandersonmrc — Thu, 15 May 2025 20:17:17 +0000

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CBO Analysis Shows Medicaid Cuts Would Terminate Coverage for Millions, Including People with Medicare

mclark — Thu, 08 May 2025 21:08:02 +0000

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“Skinny” Budget Shows President’s Worrying Health Policy Priorities

mclark — Thu, 08 May 2025 21:05:42 +0000

Late last week, the Trump administration released a budget outline for fiscal year 2026, which starts on October 1. While this document does not include many details—a fuller explanation of the budget numbers is expected later in May or early June—the included information shows a willingness to cut funding and eliminate whole programs that serve many older adults and people with disabilities.

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Does Medicare cover my durable medical equipment?

Emily Whicheloe — Mon, 05 May 2025 15:32:02 +0000

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Key Decisions Loom as Congress Continues Work on Major Reconciliation Bill

mclark — Thu, 01 May 2025 11:11:58 +0000

Back from a two-week recess, House Republicans took concrete steps this week towards crafting a reconciliation bill. The chamber hopes to clear the legislation this month, sending it to the Senate with a goal of final passage by July 4.

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“100 Days” Poll Shows Rising Concerns About Public Health Systems

mclark — Thu, 01 May 2025 11:08:24 +0000

Recent polling shows increasing concerns regarding the trustworthiness and efficacy of the public health system. The polling, conducted by Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health, aims to understand U.S. adults’ views about the public health landscape and the federal agenda during the Trump administration’s first 100 days.

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New Research Confirms Importance of Drug Affordability and Low Out-of-Pocket Costs

mclark — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:05:53 +0000

As we have highlighted in past articles, many people with Medicare—and many callers to our national consumer helpline—struggle to afford their care, especially medications. New research from Wakely emphasizes the importance of increasing affordability and access to medications, showing that when Medicare Advantage (MA) plans for people with low incomes eliminate copays for prescription medications, more of their enrollees take their drugs as prescribed.

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How does Medicare cover vaccines?

mclark — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 13:59:07 +0000

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