Analysis Shows Benefits for People with Medicare in the Current “Build Back Better” Bill
As the “Build Back Better” (BBB) budget reconciliation bill begins its journey through Congress, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has
Medicare provides health coverage to over 60 million older adults and people with disabilities, paying for important medical care in hospital and outpatient settings. Nearly 12.5 million beneficiaries also rely on Medicaid, which helps with affordability through the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), and covers services Medicare does not, such as long-term services and supports. The Medicare Rights Center supports strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, modernizing benefits and financial assistance, and bolstering the workers and caregivers who deliver this vital care.
As the “Build Back Better” (BBB) budget reconciliation bill begins its journey through Congress, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has
Earlier today, the White House announced a framework for the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. While the outlined package
At the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency, policymakers relaxed rules around how people with Medicare could access telehealth
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
There is significant public, bipartisan support for the Medicare policy changes lawmakers are considering for inclusion in the Build Back
Health care affordability is one of the main trends that the Medicare Rights Center sees on its helpline. The cost
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced Medicare will cover booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine without any
Some policymakers support “means testing” or “income relating” Medicare—making higher-income people pay more or get less—by raising premiums or cutting
Recent reports from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) examine how key
As the “Build Back Better” (BBB) budget reconciliation bill begins its journey through Congress, the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) has
Earlier today, the White House announced a framework for the “Build Back Better” budget reconciliation bill. While the outlined package
At the beginning of the COVID-19 public health emergency, policymakers relaxed rules around how people with Medicare could access telehealth
This week, Congress is working to reach a deal on the budget reconciliation bill. Critical health care reforms are on
There is significant public, bipartisan support for the Medicare policy changes lawmakers are considering for inclusion in the Build Back
Health care affordability is one of the main trends that the Medicare Rights Center sees on its helpline. The cost
In recent months, the Medicare Rights Center has been helping ensure that important health care reforms are included in the
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced Medicare will cover booster doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine without any
Some policymakers support “means testing” or “income relating” Medicare—making higher-income people pay more or get less—by raising premiums or cutting
Recent reports from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) examine how key
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