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Payments To Medicare’s Private Plans At Risk In Democrats’ Reform Proposals

September 9, 2009 Morning Briefing

Democrats say the federal subsidies for Medicare Advantage programs are unfair and inefficient while efforts to expand coverage to early retirees draws criticism.

Seniors Fret Cuts To Private Medicare Plans

October 2, 2009 Morning Briefing

Seniors’ number one reform concern Medicare, which stands to face up to $500 billion in cuts over the next decade. Seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans worry they’ll lose benefits, as a quarter of the savings are extracted from the privately-run managed care programs.

Medicare Advantage Rates Could Go Up, While Part D ‘Exceeding Expectations’

September 3, 2009 Morning Briefing

Seniors on Medicare Advantage plans could see their premiums skyrocket. Meanwhile, Medicare payments for drugs, dialysis and power wheelchairs get a mixed review.

Cutting Medicare Advantage Costs May Be Politically Difficult

August 19, 2009 Morning Briefing

The president and many congressional Democrats want to Medicare Advantage, which provides managed care for seniors. It costs more per beneficiary than regular Medicare. But trimming it could be politically challenging.

Checking In With Diana DeGette, D-Colo.

June 17, 2009 Page

As one of the House’s chief deputy whips and vice chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, Rep. Diana DeGette of Colorado is helping map her party’s strategy on health care legislation. Earlier this year, she pressed for an expansion of the Children’s Health Insurance Program. She talked with KFF Health News Senior Correspondent Mary Agnes Carey.

Seniors Defend Medicare Advantage Plans

August 5, 2009 Morning Briefing

Medicare Advantage, which allows seniors to buy Medicare coverage through private insurance companies, could provide one of the largest spending cuts for Congress to pay for an overhaul of the health care system.

Transcript: President Obama’s Colorado Town Hall Meeting On Health Reform

August 16, 2009 KFF Health News Original

President Barack Obama spoke about health insurance, a pressed for a need to overhaul the health care system at town hall meeting in Grand Junction, Colorado on Saturday.

Letter From Obama to Sens. Kennedy and Baucus

June 3, 2009 KFF Health News Original

President Obama sent this letter to Senators Edward Kennedy and Max Baucus regarding health reform.

Analysis: Public Option Might Play Only Minor Role In Changing Health Care

By Mary Agnes Carey and Eric Pianin and Julie Appleby November 2, 2009 KFF Health News Original

Despite all the controversy, a new Congressional Budget Office estimate indicates that relatively few people would be helped by a public health insurance plan. Any “opt-out” provision means at least some states are likely to bar a government-backed plan within their borders.

Medicare Makes Patients Happy, But Can It Last?

By Julie Rovner, NPR News September 22, 2009 KFF Health News Original

As part of the series, “Are You Covered?” KHN and NPR profile Audrey Bernfield, 71, a two-time breast cancer survivor. When her cancer returned, her Medicare coverage enabled her to choose her own doctors, move closer to her family and get the best treatments for her situation. She says she prefers Medicare over a private insurer. Medicare Coverage Explained | Video Profile

Transcript: President Obama Speaks To The American Medical Association

June 15, 2009 KFF Health News Original

President Barack Obama today addressed the annual meeting of the American Medical Association. He discussed the future of the health care system and asked for their help with health reform.

End Of COBRA Subsidy Rattles Newly Unemployed

By Rick Schmitt October 28, 2009 KFF Health News Original

As part of the economic stimulus, the government offered subsidies so laid-off workers could keep their health insurance. For some, the subsidies are running out.

Transcript: President Obama Town Hall Meeting In New Hampshire

August 12, 2009 KFF Health News Original

President Barack Obama continued his press for public support of health reform initiatives Tuesday at what The White House called a “Health Insurance Reform Town Hall” meeting in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Transcript: President Obama’s Montana Health Care Town Hall Meeting

August 14, 2009 KFF Health News Original

The White House released a transcript of President Barack Obama’s town hall meeting in Belgrade, Montana. He begins with prepared remarks and then answers questions from the audience.

CMS Considering New Regulations for Medicare Advantage