The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Nursing homes still waiting for vaccines

"The United States has been phenomenal in screwing up vaccinations," one doctor said

Salon · Sep 28, 2023

What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained

With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking more and more likely days ahead of this weekend's deadline

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

How the looming government shutdown will affect Texans

A federal shutdown would put thousands of Texans in financial precarity. Congress has less than a week left until the end of the fiscal year on Oct. 1, and a shutdown appears imminent.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 27, 2023

What a government shutdown would mean for Medicare beneficiaries

A 2023 shutdown would mean potential hardship for a wide swath of Americans. There’s good news for some, however, and that includes Medicare recipients.

Fortune · Sep 26, 2023

How Medicare Is Affected by a Government Shutdown

A look at how Medicare is affected by a government shutdown, as well as other government-related health care.

Kiplinger · Sep 26, 2023

What You Must Know About the Different Parts of Medicare

Medicare can be complicated but we've got you covered. Here is a quick guide to the different benefits provided through each part.

Kiplinger · Sep 26, 2023

Who is eligible for Medicare?

The federal health insurance for people 65 and older, as well as some individuals under 65 with disabilities or specific conditions.

Fortune · Sep 25, 2023

Amy Klobuchar on Biden's biggest win

Minnesota senator and anti-monopoly crusader explains how fixing Medicare's drug problem will help everybody

Salon · Sep 23, 2023

The Case for Letting Medicare Bureaucrats Haggle With Drug Makers

Medicare's new price-setting process for drug purchases is better than its current one if the result is lower government spending.

Reason · Sep 22, 2023

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife indicted on federal bribery charges - Roll Call

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, have been indicted on federal bribery charges, prosecutors announced Friday.

Roll Call · Sep 22, 2023