Breaking down why Medicare Part D premiums are likely to go up By Tribune News Service August 22, 2025 at 3:26 p.m. Beneficiaries should not simply roll over their existing stand-alone Medicare drug plans.
Trump tax law could cause Medicare cuts if Congress doesnât act, CBO says By Associated Press August 15, 2025 at 6:10 p.m. Trump and Republicans pledged not to cut Medicare as part of the legislation.
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law By Associated Press June 18, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Lawmakers have repeatedly kicked the problem to the next generation.
What issues to watch as âbig, beautiful billâ moves to the Senate By Associated Press May 23, 2025 at 1:20 p.m. Across the Capitol, senators are more cautious than House Republicans.
Florida Blue loses ratings dispute over service disruptions caused by massive Broward flooding By Jim Saunders May 20, 2025 at 4:44 p.m. A U.S. district judge has rejected arguments by the insurer Florida Blue that key quality...
20 attorneys general ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services By Associated Press May 5, 2025 at 1:59 p.m. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has laid off thousands of HHS employees.
Draft budget plan proposes deep cuts across federal health programs By Associated Press April 17, 2025 at 11:57 a.m. It indicates plans to deepen job and funding reductions across much of the federal government.
Rural hospitals question whether they can afford Medicare Advantage contracts By Tribune News Service April 12, 2025 at 9:05 a.m. Medicare is the main federal health insurance program for people 65 or older.
Senate confirms Mehmet Oz to take lead of Medicare and Medicaid agency By Associated Press April 3, 2025 at 5:18 p.m. He steps into the new role as Congress is debating cuts to the Medicaid program.
The most likely Medicaid cuts would hit rural areas the hardest By Tribune News Service March 18, 2025 at 3:43 p.m. The House Energy and Commerce Committee has been directed to find $880 billion in savings.