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Medicare Part B Monthly Premiums To Jump In 2026: Here Is How Much You Will Pay

Medicare's standard monthly Part B premium will jump to $202.90 in 2026, a 9.7% increase from $185 in 2025, adding to the pressure on seniors already facing rising health costs, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said.

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Government Shutdown Ends, But Seniors Still Feel the Ripple Effects

The U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, lasted 43 days, the longest in American history, before lawmakers finally passed a temporary funding...

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Eli Lilly Strikes Deal With Trump: Why Shares Are Up 10% Since

Eli Lilly's blockbuster drug Zepbound could be getting a big new customer: Medicare. See the implications of the company's recent deal with President Trump.

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Medicare to Cover Obesity Drugs Under Trump Deal for as Little as $50. What You Need to Know

Trump's deal slashes GLP-1 drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries and others, unlocking coverage for millions with obesity and related conditions.

Kiplinger

Barring a Sharp Shift, Health Insurance Costs Will Skyrocket

Many of the 24 million working and middle-class Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act may forgo insurance if their bills multiply.

Capital & Main

How building a new hospital cost this rural Texas town a place to deliver babies

Olney Hamilton Hospital joins the nearly 60% of rural Texas hospitals that do not deliver babies, leaving large swaths of the state without a nearby place to give birth.

The Texas Tribune

The Elder Law Loophole That Can Cost You Half Your Estate

Many retirees believe their estate plans are airtight—wills are signed, trusts are funded, and beneficiaries are named. But there’s a hidden vulnerability that catches thousands...

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Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

If you’ve been following recent debates about health, you’ve been hearing a lot about vaccines, diet, measles, Medicaid cuts and health insurance costs – but much less about one of the greatest threats to global public health: climate change.

The Conversation

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Affordable health care was the primary point of contention in the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, which hit 43 days on Nov. 12, 2025.

The Conversation

Judge to hear arguments on law cutting Planned Parenthood Medicaid funds

A federal judge is set to hear arguments about a spending law that ended Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood

The Independent UK

California Wants a 5% 'Billionaire Tax' — Will The Ultra-Rich Pay Up Or Pack Up?

California's wealthiest residents could soon face a new kind of tax bill — one that targets their net worth rather than their income. A proposed ballot measure known as the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act would impose a one-time 5% levy on the fortunes of roughly 200 billionaires living in the…

Benzinga

Medicaid chief’s claim $1bn is spent on healthcare for ‘illegal immigrants’ is false, say experts

Mehmet Oz made claim about audits, but experts say he misidentified routine administrative errors

The Guardian - US

These GOP states would suffer the biggest blows if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, analysts say

"While a relatively small share of the national population gets their coverage through the ACA Marketplaces, in some districts, the number of ACA enrollees could be enough to swing a close election."

Fortune

2026 Medicare Advantage Alert: 7 Plan Changes Every Senior Should Know

Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have become increasingly popular among seniors, offering bundled benefits and typically lower premiums compared to traditional Medicare with supplemental coverage. However,...

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How Caregivers Can Get Paid Legally to Help Family Members

Millions of Americans provide unpaid care to aging parents, spouses, or relatives. They manage medications, cook meals, help with bathing, and coordinate doctor visits—often while...

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How to Get a Refund on Nursing Home Deposits Without Legal Help

When a loved one moves into a nursing home, families often pay a hefty upfront deposit. These fees can range from a few hundred to...

The Guardian - US

Trump is threatening the basic needs of poor Americans. How low he has sunk

The president has put Snap benefits in jeopardy amid a fight over Medicaid. The nation has lost its moral authority

Benzinga

FDA Fast-Tracks 6 More Drugs - Obesity And Cancer Drugs Included

On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced six additional awardees under the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) pilot program.

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International Business Times

Trump Unveils 'TrumpRx' Program Slashing Prices of Wegovy and Zepbound

Trump launches "TrumpRx" program to cut prices of Wegovy and Zepbound, making weight-loss drugs more affordable for Americans.

International Business Times UK

TrumpRx News: Why Donald Trump Struck a Deal With Novo Nordisk's Weight Loss Drugs — And What It Says About America's Obesity Problem

Certain GLP-1 weight loss medications will be available for as little as $149 per month, a sharp drop from the current average retail price of $1,000–$1,350.

Benzinga

Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Make Weight-Loss Drugs More Affordable Via Medicare, Medicaid, TrumpRx

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced agreements with Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) and Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) to significantly reduce prices for their GLP-1-based obesity and diabetes drugs.

The Guardian - US

Trump announces plan to cut cost of weight loss drugs and expand access

Injectable versions of GLP-1s from Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk will see reduced prices and broader coverage

Fortune

Trump punches new $35 billion hole in national debt with deal for Medicare to cover your Ozempic

America's waistline may shrink, but its national debt will swell.

Axios

Trump says Medicare can now cover weight loss drugs like Ozempic

The pilot program could make it easier for seniors to use drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.

The Independent UK

Trump announces plans to slim down cost of popular weight-loss drugs to $149 a month

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly become latest drug companies to bend knee to Trump’s ‘most-favored nation’ pricing plan

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