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Super Committee Republicans Offer Deal On Tax Revenues That Includes Medicare Changes
Jackie Judd talks with KHN's Mary Agnes Carey about what Medicare changes would be part of the latest proposal from super committee Republicans to strike a deficit reduction deal. Also in the background is the status of a $300 billion Medicare physician pay fix.
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Health On The Hill Transcript: Medicare Changes Part Of Super Committee Republicans Deal On Tax Revenues
Mary Agnes Carey talks about what Medicare changes would be part of the latest proposal from super committee Republicans to strike a deficit reduction deal.
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Romney’s Plan Would Fundamentally Change Medicare
Although the GOP presidential candidate is offering to let beneficiaries stay in the traditional fee-for-service program, critics say his plan could shift more cost to individuals.
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Helping Low-Income Veterans Maintain The Best Possible Quality Of Life
The Veterans' Affairs Aid and Attendance program can help wartime veterans remain at home or assist them in paying for long-term care. A large number of veterans across the country who qualify for this aid, however, somehow are slipping through the cracks. A Washington state pilot program is correcting this problem.
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How PARIS Is Helping Veterans In Need
In Washington state, the Public Assistance Reporting Information System -- PARIS -- has proven to be an important tool in efforts to identify eligible veterans and connect them with the benefits they earned while serving their country.
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Different Takes: Shifting Vets From Medicaid To The VA Is A Win-Win
Washington state officials have created a program, which has since been copied by other states, to identify veterans who have fallen through the cracks in terms of the benefits they earned with their military service.
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Herman Cain On States’ Role In Medicare
Cain says he want to "talk to the states" about the federal health program for seniors.
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FAQ On HSAs: The Basics Of Health Savings Accounts
Health Savings Accounts are increasingly among the options that consumers can consider when making their health insurance choices. Here are some of the advantages and disadvantages they offer.
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Walmart Wants To Be Nation’s Biggest Primary Care Provider
According to confidential documents obtained by KHN, Walmart is seeking to become the largest provider of primary health care in the United States in order to "lower the cost of health care." Analysts say Walmart could also be trying to get more people in their stores.
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Kansas Announces Sweeping Medicaid Restructuring
The major overhaul of the state's Medicaid program announced Tuesday would put nearly all Medicaid recipients into private, managed-care plans.
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SHIP Programs Can Help Seniors Save Money On A Medicare Drug Plan
The free counseling program is available in nearly every county. The current open enrollment season ends Dec. 7.
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Chart: Changes In Popular D.C. Area Medicare Drug Plans For 2012
Details on changes in Medicare Part D plans in the Washington, D.C., area for 2012.
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