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Biden accuses Trump of ‘coming for your health care’ in new campaign ad
The TV ad leans on the Affordable Care Act’s popularity among independent voters and alludes to Biden’s edge over Trump on health issues.
Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the ‘unwinding’ but not their daughter
Nearly 1-in-4 adults who lost Medicaid coverage in the past year are now uninsured, according to a new survey. As states winnow the rolls, many families are caught in confusing red tape.
Medicare’s push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors
Most Medicare enrollees have two or more chronic conditions, making them eligible for a program that rewards physicians for doing more to manage their care. But not many doctors have joined.
Hospitals are fighting a Medicare payment fix that would save tax dollars
Medicare pays hospitals about double what it pays other providers for the same services. The hospital lobby is fighting hard to make sure a switch to “site-neutral payments” doesn’t become law.
Why hundreds of doctors are lobbying in Washington this week
They came to tell Congress about their “recovery plan” for physicians, which includes a Medicare pay boost and an end to some frustrating insurance company requirements.
Who doesn’t text in 2022? Most state Medicaid programs
Though the majority of Medicaid recipients have smartphones, most states will rely on snail mail and email to tell people their coverage is at risk with the end of the COVID public health emergency.
Medicare Advantage plans send ‘Papa pals’ to seniors’ homes for companionship
But the service also allows the plans to collect more money from Medicare by persuading clients to get annual wellness exams, fill out personal health risk assessments
Biden administration to reverse Medicaid changes that Trump had OK’d in some states
Federal officials now say states can no longer charge premiums to low-income residents enrolled in Medicaid and have ruled out work requirements.
Medicare Advantage plans are an option this sign-up season, but make sure they fit your needs
Open enrollment began this month. Under these plans, beneficiaries still generally end up with significant out-of-pocket costs for many services, a recent study by KFF found.
Democrats’ spending bill includes plan to get free health care to uninsured Americans
There are more than 2 million uninsured adults in states that didn’t expand Medicaid. Congressional Democrats have a plan to cover them — if they can find money for it in the massive spending bill.
