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Medicare Part E (H.R. 3911)
Reps. Jimmy Gomez, D-CA, and Don Beyer, D-VA, introduced the Choose Medicare Act (H.R. 3911). This bill would establish a Medicare Part E, which would allow people to opt into the program. According to the companion bill introduced in the…
Medicare changes in the “one big beautiful bill”
While it isn’t yet approved by the U.S. Senate, the much heralded “one big beautiful bill” (2025 H.R.1), in its current form, provides some significant improvements for the nation’s Medicare program. Specifically the bill: ** Relaxes current restrictions limiting Health…
About Medicare Fraud and Waste
No cuts to the national Medicare program are included in the “one, big, beautiful bill” now being deliberated by the U.S. Senate (the bill has already passed in the House). But, as reported yesterday (see this), if the Senate uncovers…
The Ongoing Saga of the “One Big, Beautiful Bill”
H.R. 1 – The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of the 119th Congress – passed in the House of Representatives last month and is now in the U.S. Senate for deliberation prior to sending to the Executive Branch for enactment.…
White House Statement about reducing Medicaid Fraud
In an effort to clarify (in the face of relentless media reports of potential healthcare cuts to needy Americans) the White House has released a statement about finding fraud, waste and abuse in the nation’s Medicaid program (not to be…
The next batch of drugs under negotiations
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a draft guidance on May 12th for the third round of Medicare drug negotiations. The government has until the end of November to announce the agreed-upon Medicare prices, with the lower…
When is the Medicare initial enrollment period?
Medicare initial enrollment period (IEP) occurs three months before your 65th birthday, the month of your 65th birthday, and the three months after your 65th birthday. You can enroll in Original Medicare, which includes Parts A and Part B. Once…
Ask Rusty – I’m a Retired Veteran; Why must I pay for Medicare?
Dear Rusty: I’m a retired Navy veteran who is going to be turning 65 years old this year. My question is concerning mandatory Medicare sign-up requirements. Why do I have to sign up for Medicare coverage at 65 when I…
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act
Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 was reintroduced by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. and Mark Warner on May 20, 2025. The bill if passed will establish requirements with respect to the use of prior authorization under…
How do you qualify for a grocery allowance through Medicare Advantage?
We have all seen TV ads or social media posts about seniors qualifying for a grocery allowance, but who qualifies? First, you must be enrolled in original Medicare Parts A and B and choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage…