The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

Democrats' health care, tax and climate bill faces its first key Senate vote

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats face a key vote Saturday to advance their long-delayed health care, tax and climate bill following months of back and forth on whether the party would be able to pass major legislation addressing some of their progressive priorities before the midterm election.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 6, 2022

Drug price bill pruned by Senate arbiter in partial industry win

Medicare was cleared to negotiate drug prices for the first time by the Senate’s top rules official, though the Democrats’ proposal intended to cap price increases for prescription drugs in the commercial market was blocked.

Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022

Drug price bill pruned in Senate in partial industry win

Medicare was cleared to negotiate drug prices for the first time by the Senate’s top rules official, though the Democrats’ proposal intended to cap price increases for prescription drugs in the commercial market was blocked.

Tribune News Service · Aug 6, 2022

Congress is about to act on drug price reform. Here's what you need to know

A deal on the table in Congress would help deliver on a long-time promise: to make prescription drugs more affordable. It includes a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare patients.

WEKU · Aug 6, 2022

Sanders pushes to shape up Medicare

"Adding dental, vision, and hearing benefits to Medicare is supported by 84% of the American people"

Salon · Aug 6, 2022

Sinema used leverage to help rich donors

Sinema used her power to cut a tax on hedge funds and scale back another tax on big corporations

Salon · Aug 5, 2022

EXPLAINER: Why is insulin so expensive and difficult to cap?

Reining in the soaring prices of insulin has thus far been elusive in Congress, although Democrats say they’ll try again — as part of their economic package that focuses on health and climate

The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2022

Democrats race to prep sweeping budget bill for weekend votes

WASHINGTON — The Senate is expected to begin consideration of Democrats’ climate, tax and health care package on Saturday, leaving about two days for the party to shore up support for the bill.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

What factors influence uninsured rates?

Nearly 30 million Americans lack health insurance. Characteristics such as geography, age, race or ethnicity, income and education can impact whether someone has insurance or not.

USAFacts · Aug 4, 2022

On the chopping block? Ron Johnson denies threatening social security

Spokesman for Wisconsin senator targeted by Democrats in midterms says he is not trying to end spending on key programs

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2022