Democrats eye major Medicare expansion as part of $6T reconciliation bill
Senate Democrats are exploring a sweeping $6 trillion budget reconciliation bill that would include a major expansion of Medicare, a long-time priority of progressive lawmakers.
How will insurers cover Biogen's new Alzheimer's drug?
Federal regulators have approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, leaving patients waiting to see how insurers will handle the pricey new treatment.
Dem senators urge Biden to expand Medicare in next big spending bill
A coalition of 17 senators is calling on President Biden to expand Medicare as part of his next massive economic spending bill.
Postmaster general announces 10-year plan including longer mail delivery times, cuts to post office hours
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Tuesday announced a 10-year plan for the U.S. Postal Service that includes longer mail delivery times and cuts to worker hours.
Amazon jumps into health care with telemedicine initiative
Amazon is making its first foray into providing health care services, announcing Wednesday that it will be offering its Amazon Care telemedicine program to employers nationwide.
House Dems renew push for 'Medicare-for-all,' pressure Biden to move left
A group of progressive Democrats is renewing their push for "Medicare-for-all" this week, using the coronavirus pandemic to make the case for a sweeping overhaul of the nation's health care system.
Biden names Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to run Medicare and Medicaid
President Biden intends to name Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to head the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the next four years, The Washington Post reported on Wednesday.
5 Medicare benefits that may surprise you
Medicare is working to meet the needs of our seniors and offers many innovative and surprising benefits.
Why you should review your home, car insurance policy this year
Stephen Kates on insurance, credit
3 retirement assumptions that could leave you broke
Buying into the following beliefs could leave you cash-strapped during your senior years.
Biden’s HHS pick could grant states waivers to pursue single-payer health care
Xavier Becerra is a supporter of Medicare for All.
Drug industry trade groups sue Trump admin over drug pricing rule
Drug industry trade groups filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration on Friday challenging new U.S. rules to lower drug prices, potentially undermining one of President Donald Trump’s flagship efforts to take on high drug costs.
5 Medicare surprises that could wreck your retirement
Millions of seniors rely on Medicare for health coverage, but misunderstanding how the program works could make for a financially rocky retirement. Here are a few aspects of the program that tend to catch retirees off guard.
ObamaCare architect warns SCOTUS ruling against ACA would be 'trouble'
If Republicans retain control of the Senate, “it’s going to be hard to put in place a replacement” for the Affordable Care Act, ObamaCare architect Jonathan Gruber warned.
Lemonade CEO: Expanding from rental insurance to pet, life insurance
Daniel Schreiber on Lemonade, insurance
AOC notes 'Medicare-for-all' momentum among reelected Dems
The New York congresswoman said swing-seat Democrats who supported the proposal have been reelected.
Workers look to Social Security for retirement help as coronavirus sets back saving
Americans whose employment have been negatively impacted have far less savings, survey shows.
Medicare open enrollment is here. This is what you need to know
Medicare’s annual 2020 enrollment period has just begun and ends on Dec. 7.
Trump's election-eve drug discounts for seniors get snagged
One administration official said the odds are 75-25 the plan will not happen
Walmart now offering Medicare plans as election season heats up
America’s largest retailer, Walmart, is adding Medicare health insurance plans to its plethora of goods (or commodities). And with the start of this year’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), seniors can officially start enrolling through the company’s new brokerage.