At the Races: Don’t call him the next Mitch - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · May 23, 2024
Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals The Supreme Court's decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban may hinge on whether federal spending power can protect doctors against a state's criminal code The Independent UK · May 22, 2024
Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know for 2026 It's important to know how Medicare tax works. Kiplinger · May 22, 2024
Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment. AAP · May 22, 2024
We still don’t know the extent of the MediSecure breach, but watch out for these potential scams On Thursday last week, Australian media began reporting that an unnamed “commercial health information organisation” had been targeted by cyber criminals. The Conversation · May 21, 2024
Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements. AAP · May 21, 2024
Out-of-pocket GP fees highest on record: Newcastle doctors charging up to $104 for appointments Bulk-billing rate stable in the Hunter, despite incentives. Newcastle Herald · May 20, 2024
How to Retire at 50 or 55: FIRE Before 60 Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now. Kiplinger · May 18, 2024
Australians told to keep getting medicines after hack There's no indication Australians need to replace their Medicare cards after a cyberattack on an e-prescriptions company, authorities say. AAP · May 17, 2024
PrEP was earmarked $26m in the budget. What is it? Will it stop me getting HIV? HIV prevention was allocated A$43.9 million over three years in this week’s federal budget. Some $26m of this is for “PrEP” for people without access to Medicare. The Conversation · May 16, 2024
Jim Chalmers delivers 2024 budget speech – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024
Federal budget to remain in the black with forecast surplus of $9.3bn for 2023-24 Jim Chalmers signals cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’ – but some question the wisdom of adopting stimulatory measures too soon The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2024
Urgent care clinic funding a 'missed opportunity' The peak body representing GPs says the federal budget's $8.5b health cash splash doesn't give enough support to doctors, chronic illnesses and mental health. AAP · May 12, 2024
Debt Commission Proposal Faces Bipartisan Opposition In Congress Proposed bipartisan debt commission faces challenges in addressing the nation's growing deficit, with concerns over cuts to Social Security and tax increas... Top News · May 11, 2024
Kiplinger · May 10, 2024 What Does Medicare Not Cover? Eight Things You Should Know Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
AAP · May 9, 2024 Longer consultations for women with endometriosis The federal budget will provide almost $50 million allowing for longer specialist appointments subsidised by Medicare for women with endometriosis.
The Canberra Times · May 7, 2024 Urgent calls to review ACT's walk-in centres after damning report card Walk-in centres have not been evaluated since 2011.
Kiplinger · May 7, 2024 Medicare Basics: 12 Things You Need to Know There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.
Reason · May 7, 2024 Social Security and Medicare Are Going Insolvent. Neither Biden nor Trump Has a Plan for It. Social Security is expected to hit insolvency in 2035, while the portion of Medicare that pays for hospital visits and other medical care will be insolvent by 2036.
Top News · May 7, 2024 Medicare And Social Security Trust Fund Depletion Dates Extended Annual report reveals extended depletion dates for Medicare and Social Security, urging policy changes to ensure full benefits for retirees.
WEKU · May 6, 2024 The clock is ticking to fix Social Security as retirees face automatic cut in 9 years Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.
Kiplinger · May 6, 2024 How You Can Tackle Health Care Costs in Retirement Doctor visits and medications are only part of the challenge of health care costs — there’s also long-term care planning. Here’s what you can do.
Kiplinger · May 4, 2024 Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby Boomers Emergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan.
Kiplinger · May 3, 2024 If You Have a Pension, Smart Tax Planning Starts Now Adding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.
Al Jazeera · May 2, 2024 What is behind the insulin shortage in the US? Pharma companies are slashing insulin production in favour of more lucrative weight-loss drugs.