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CBO Warns: New House Budget Proposal Could Slash Medicare by $490 Billion
May 23, 2025: A new report from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has sounded the alarm: the budget recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives could result in nearly $500 billion in automatic Medicare cuts over the nex Read More >
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KFF Health News: Trump’s DOJ Accuses Medicare Advantage Insurers of Paying ‘Kickbacks’ for Primo Customers
May 19, 2025: When people call large insurance brokerages seeking free assistance in choosing Medicare Advantage plans, they’re often offered assurances such as this one from eHealth: “Your benefit advisors will find plans that match your n Read More >
Medicaid
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House Passes One Big, Brutal Budget Bill — Seniors’ Health and Security at Risk
May 23, 2025: In the early hours of Thursday morning, House Republicans narrowly passed their budget proposal, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (H.R. 1), by a vote of 215-214. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. Th Read More >
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KFF Health News: Extra Fees Drive Assisted Living Profits
November 21, 2023: Assisted living centers have become an appealing retirement option for hundreds of thousands of boomers who can no longer live independently, promising a cheerful alternative to the institutional feel of a nursing home. But the Read More >