Donald Trump has rescinded an executive order from President Joe Biden that sought to lower the price of drugs.
The free presentation will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30. According to a release from the Lake Agassiz Regional Library, Mari Berggren, a local health insurance specialist, will provide information about Medicare and answer questions about coverage. Refreshments will be provided.
All Medicare patients still have access to telehealth services until March 31. Starting April 1, you must be located in a rural area for most telehealth services
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) set out to make healthcare more affordable. It had various effects on Medicare, such as improving coverage and eliminating the drug coverage gap (also called the donut hole). More than 68 million people in the United States are enrolled in Medicare, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Many of the 61 million Americans with Medicare are wondering whether their out-of-pocket health costs will be higher in 2025 than in 2024 and, if so, by how much. The answer, like so much about Medicare,
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A federal appeals court has upheld the conviction of a North Carolina ear, nose and throat doctor who reused single-use surgical devices on over 1,400 Medicare patients and defrauded the program of millions.
Funding cuts and regulatory changes could radically reduce Medicaid, the largest program providing medical and health-related services to low-income people, as well as Medicare, federal health insurance for people 65 or older, and some under 65 with certain disabilities or conditions.
The Trump administration came into office earlier this week with a promise of cutting down on government spending and driving greater efficiency, but a new poll from KFF shows voters largely support continued spending on Medicare and Medicaid.
As the next round of Medicare drug pricing negotiations get underway, experts predict President Trump may seek to weaken the program.
Individuals in Hawaii have various options for Medicare. These include Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Part D. Learn more here.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. promoted the head of its Medicare health plan business to lead the company’s broader insurance division, filling the job previously held by slain executive Brian Thompson. Tim Noel,