CBO says Trump budget bill contains $500B in Medicare cuts
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Learn more about how the Medicare Part D prescription payment structure changed in 2025 and how to maximize medication savings with GoodRx.
This follows a bombshell lawsuit just filed by the U.S. Department of Justice accusing many insurance brokers of taking illegal “kickbacks” from insurance companies to sell se
President Trump's "Big, Beautiful" bill raises concerns over Medicare cuts. Lawmakers and experts weigh in on the implications for seniors
CMS will hire nearly 2,000 coders to conduct audits to confirm diagnoses used for payment are backed by medical records.
President Donald Trump and his White House have repeatedly vowed to protect Medicare and block any cuts to the vital health care program that serves 67 million Americans—most of them seniors. But according to top Democrats citing a report from the Congressional Budget Office,
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will audit every Medicare Advantage plan, every year to root out improper spending.
Beneficiaries of certain Medicare Advantage plans may be able to access supplemental benefits like greens fees and ski passes, as well as supplies and food for pets.
Rep. David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) has introduced the Medicare Advantage Reform Act, which among other provisions would require health plans to pay for
Kothari, PhD, explains that younger Medicare beneficiaries without supplemental coverage face high costs, while dual-eligible beneficiaries in Medicare Advantage plans struggle with provider access.
As of late 2024, only 14 state Medicaid programs cover GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Saxenda, or Zepbound for the treatment of obesity. These states are: California, Connecticut, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.