Recessions Harm Older Workers’ Long-Term Health, Data Show
By Jay Hancock
September 17, 2012
KFF Health News Original
There are 20 million Americans between 55 and 60. Nearly 1 million are unemployed, according to the Labor Department. Many more lack health coverage, suggests the Census Bureau’s new report on income, poverty and health insurance. Thanks to the lousy economy, the whole group is at higher risk for long-term health problems and earlier death, suggests new research from Wellesley College. Wellesley economist Phillip B. Levine and colleagues mashed mortality and […]
Critical Decisions Await Patient, Family Members When Medicare Deadline Looms
By Sarah Varney
October 8, 2012
KFF Health News Original
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?
Today’s Headlines – Nov. 9, 2012
By Lexie Verdon
November 9, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including news about effort to cut a deal on taxes and entitlements to avoid the “fiscal cliff.” The New York Times: With Obama Re-Elected, States Scramble Over Health Law After nearly three years of legal and political threats that kept President Obama’s health care law in […]
Health Law’s Promise Of Coverage Not Resonating With Miami’s Uninsured
By Guy Gugliotta
October 29, 2012
KFF Health News Original
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.
Today’s Headlines – Nov. 14, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
November 14, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including details about how lines are being drawn regarding the ‘fiscal cliff’ negotiations. The New York Times: Obama Vows Firm Stance On Deficit-Reduction Plan President Obama reassured leaders of labor and progressive groups on Tuesday that he will not yield to Congressional Republicans and extend Bush-era […]
Today’s Headlines – Nov. 5, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
November 5, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including reports about the final round of polls, forecasts regarding which party will control the House and Senate and analysis of how campaign-trail messages have been playing during the election season’s final hours. The Wall Street Journal: Obama And Romney Deadlocked, Polls Show The dueling assertions […]
Today’s Headlines – Oct. 11, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
October 11, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including previews of how Medicare and other health policy issues might play in tonight’s vice presidential debate. The New York Times: This Election, A Stark Choice In Health Care When Americans go to the polls next month, they will cast a vote not just for president […]
Today’s Headlines – Oct. 3, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
October 3, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including presidential debate previews and reports on a new round of polling. The Wall Street Journal: Race Tightens In 2 States As Ohio Gap Widens The presidential race is tightening in the battleground states of Florida and Virginia, but one of the biggest prizes—Ohio—remains a difficult […]
Today’s Headlines – Oct. 15, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
October 15, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including the latest developments and polling news from the presidential campaign trail as well as details about how Medicare and other health issues are shaping up in House and Senate races. The Washington Post: Presidential Contest Tight Nationally Ahead Of Second Debate On the eve of […]
Shingles Vaccinations Not Covered For Some Medicare Beneficiaries
By Michelle Andrews
September 10, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Answers to readers’ questions about how seniors can qualify for coverage for the inoculations, whether parents are required to keep young adults on their plan and getting pregnancy care for dependents.
Maneuvering Toward A ‘Fiscal Cliff’ Deal
December 19, 2012
Morning Briefing
House Republicans moved Tuesday toward a “Plan B” if budget talks fail. Some media outlets suggested that both President Barack Obama and Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, are attempting to quell backlash within their own parties.
Today’s Headlines – Sept. 6, 2012
By Stephanie Stapleton
September 6, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Today’s early morning highlights from the major news organizations, including health policy highlights from the Democratic National Convention as well as dispatches from the states. Los Angeles Times: Bill Clinton Fires Up Democratic Convention The former president assailed Romney and his running mate, Rep. Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin, for accusing Obama of cutting $716 […]
Medicare & Aging News From KFF Health News — 2012
February 11, 2013
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KFF Health News has had a variety of coverage about Medicare, long-term care and other issues affecting seniors’ quality of care and life. Below is a complete list of our 2012 coverage. See Stories Published In: 2014 | 2013 KFF Health News’s coverage of aging and long-term care issues is produced with support from The […]
Health Law Prompts Review Of Some Medigap Plans; Defining Who Gets Dependent Status
By Michelle Andrews
August 20, 2012
KFF Health News Original
In responses to readers’ questions, columnist Michelle Andrews looks at efforts to curb spending by Medigap insurance. In addition, she explores how health plans determine who can be on your coverage.
Preventive Services Task Force Endorses Obesity Screening, Counseling
By Judith Graham
June 25, 2012
KFF Health News Original
All adults should be screened for obesity, and those found to be obese should be offered at least 12 weeks of intensive counseling about lifestyle changes, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said in a statement published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine. The recommendation is likely to accelerate insurance companies’ coverage of weight […]
HHS: Health Law Changes To Medicare Drug Program Saved Seniors $5B
December 4, 2012
Morning Briefing
The administration announces that almost 2.8 million people have saved an average $677, because the law is closing the prescription drug doughnut hole.
Decision Day: How It’s Playing On Twitter
By Shefali S. Kulkarni
June 28, 2012
KFF Health News Original
//platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsWe’re watching Twitter so you don’t have to. We will update this page throughout the day with the most interesting and provocative reactions from social media. 6:25 p.m. update: VIDEO: #SCOTUS confirms what I have consistently said, #Obamacare is a #TaxHike and we need #FullRepeal #idpol youtube.com/watch?v=s-WnFC… — Senator Mike Crapo (@MikeCrapo) June 28, 2012 […]
Obama’s Health Care Record
September 10, 2012
KFF Health News Original
Here’s a summary of President Barack Obama’s record on a range of health care issues, including Medicare.
Medicare Part B Premiums Up $5 Per Month Next Year
November 19, 2012
Morning Briefing
The increase will eat about a quarter of a typical retiree’s cost-of-living raise in Social Security payments.
HHS Office Of The Inspector General Recovers A Record-Setting $5.2B In Fiscal 2012
November 28, 2012
Morning Briefing
Modern Healthcare reports that the recouped funds are in the form of “expected” HHS “receivables” stemming from investigations with which its auditors and officials were involved.
