Medicare Changes Loom As ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Negotiations Pick Up
Health on the Hill: KHN's Mary Agnes Carey talks with Jackie Judd about Republican and Democratic proposals and possible cuts in federal health care spending.
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Avoiding The ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Likely Means Changes In Medicare
Congress would probably look for cuts in the health care program for seniors and the disabled as it seeks to find ways to curb federal spending.
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‘The Matrix’ Meets Medicine: Surveillance Swoops Into Health Care
The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society is testing how using technology to monitor seniors' health can save money on medical costs and help seniors feel secure enough to "age in place."
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How To File A Medicare Appeal
A basic guide and resources if you want to get Medicare to reverse a coverage decision.
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Federal Retiree Weighs Whether To Keep FEHB Or Switch To Medigap
Insurance columnist answers readers' questions about federal workers' best deal on supplementing Medicare and signing up for Medicare if you're living abroad.
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Seniors Get a Break On Medicare Part B Premiums
KHN staff writer Mary Agnes Carey reports that most beneficiaries face only a small boost in their monthly premiums next year, and some will enjoy decreases, Obama administration officials announced.
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As More Employers Drop Coverage, Retirees Turn To Specialized Insurance Exchanges
Counselors help consumers who are eligible for Medicare enroll in plans that replace their old workplace benefits.
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Health Law’s Promise Of Coverage Not Resonating With Miami’s Uninsured
Miami-Dade has one of the country's highest rates of uninsured residents, but the issue is not rising to the top of the bitter campaign in Florida.
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Critical Decisions Await Patient, Family Members When Medicare Deadline Looms
Every day, at least 10,000 people turn 65 and most become eligible for Medicare. That can raise lots of questions: for those still working, should they enroll or keep their company's health plan? If they retire, how does that affect spouses and children?
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