Now Is the Time to Weigh-in on the “Build Back Better” Budget Bill
October 28, 2021
Earlier today, the White House announced a framework for the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. While the outlined package
Celebrating 35 years of making Medicare more accessible, affordable, and equitable!
Prescription Drugs
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) takes important steps to reduce drug prices and lower costs for people with Medicare and the program, such as capping beneficiary out-of-pocket spending; requiring Medicare to negotiate drug prices; and expanding eligibility for the full Part D low-income subsidy (LIS). We support an implementation process that centers the beneficiary experience and look forward to building upon these landmark policies.
Tell Your Members of Congress to Advance Critical Medicare and Medicaid Reforms
October 21, 2021
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
New Poll Shows Considerable Public Support for Proposed Medicare Changes in the Build Back Better Plan
October 14, 2021
There is significant public, bipartisan support for the Medicare policy changes lawmakers are considering for inclusion in the Build Back
Medicare Rights Advocates for Key Health Care Reforms in Congressional Budget Bill
October 12, 2021
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
“Build Back Better” Key Health Provisions Begin to Take Shape
September 23, 2021
Last week, the House Committees with purview over Medicare—Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce—finished marking up their sections of
As Congress Weighs Legislation, New Report Examines How Caps on Part D Spending Would Affect People with Medicare
September 16, 2021
On September 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report identifying ways to lower prescription
Budget Resolution Process Provides Historic Opportunity to Improve Medicare and Medicaid
August 26, 2021
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives briefly returned from summer recess to approve the Senate-passed budget resolution. Committees in
Biden Administration Calls on Congress to Address High Prescription Drug Prices
August 19, 2021
President Biden recently outlined his vision for improving prescription drug affordability. His plan calls on Congress to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, impose
Senate Lays Groundwork for Legislation That Includes Major Health Care Improvements
August 12, 2021
This week, Senate Democrats passed their $3.5 trillion budget resolution, laying the groundwork for legislation that is expected to include
Millions Of People with Medicare Have Reached “Catastrophic” Part D Coverage
July 29, 2021
Medicare Part D, which covers outpatient prescription drugs for people with Medicare, has four phases of coverage: the deductible, when
Now Is the Time to Weigh-in on the “Build Back Better” Budget Bill
October 28, 2021
Earlier today, the White House announced a framework for the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. While the outlined package
Tell Your Members of Congress to Advance Critical Medicare and Medicaid Reforms
October 21, 2021
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
New Poll Shows Considerable Public Support for Proposed Medicare Changes in the Build Back Better Plan
October 14, 2021
There is significant public, bipartisan support for the Medicare policy changes lawmakers are considering for inclusion in the Build Back
Medicare Rights Advocates for Key Health Care Reforms in Congressional Budget Bill
October 12, 2021
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
“Build Back Better” Key Health Provisions Begin to Take Shape
September 23, 2021
Last week, the House Committees with purview over Medicare—Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce—finished marking up their sections of
As Congress Weighs Legislation, New Report Examines How Caps on Part D Spending Would Affect People with Medicare
September 16, 2021
On September 9, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report identifying ways to lower prescription
Budget Resolution Process Provides Historic Opportunity to Improve Medicare and Medicaid
August 26, 2021
On Monday, the U.S. House of Representatives briefly returned from summer recess to approve the Senate-passed budget resolution. Committees in
Biden Administration Calls on Congress to Address High Prescription Drug Prices
August 19, 2021
President Biden recently outlined his vision for improving prescription drug affordability. His plan calls on Congress to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, impose
Senate Lays Groundwork for Legislation That Includes Major Health Care Improvements
August 12, 2021
This week, Senate Democrats passed their $3.5 trillion budget resolution, laying the groundwork for legislation that is expected to include
Millions Of People with Medicare Have Reached “Catastrophic” Part D Coverage
July 29, 2021
Medicare Part D, which covers outpatient prescription drugs for people with Medicare, has four phases of coverage: the deductible, when