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For decades, policymakers across parties and administrations have publicly considered raising the Medicare eligibility age from 65 to 67. Though no such change has ever made it into law, the proposal resurfaces periodically when concerns about the Medicare trust fund and federal spending come into the spotlight. But data has […]
As affordability concerns remain top of mind for many Americans, a timely KFF report examines Medicare beneficiary finances and health care costs, lending context to these anxieties. Recent KFF polling found that as health care costs continue to grow and cost-of-living increases stress household budgets, paying for care and coverage tops the list of consumer financial concerns. […]
May is Older Americans Month, an observance led by the Administration for Community Living to recognize the contributions of older Americans and bring awareness to the needs of older adults. A Key, Growing Population The older adult population in the United States is steadily increasing and becoming more diverse. In […]
The Medicare Rights Center’s work touches all aspects of the Medicare program, including Original Medicare (OM), private Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D prescription drug plans, and supplemental coverage like Medigaps. Our Focus Our policy work centers beneficiaries and our commitment to the Medicare promise of guaranteed, high quality, and affordable coverage. We endeavor to […]
This week, the Supreme Court rejected appeals from pharmaceutical companies challenging the Medicare drug price negotiation program established by the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The program established, for the first time, the ability of the federal government to directly negotiate prices for drugs offered under Medicare’s Part D prescription drug […]
The Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab, a new venture supported by The SCAN Foundation, has drafted four model policies for states to simplify access to the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). The Lab is seeking feedback by July 10. Administered by state Medicaid offices, the MSPs provide a financial lifeline […]
The cost of health care across the country has risen continuously, with many seeing a sharp increase in premiums and other out-of-pocket costs in 2026. Medicare is no exception. Higher Part B premiums—exceeding $200/month for the first time—are likely to worsen financial strain for many beneficiaries. There are certain cost-assistance […]
Amid growing attention to the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, a new KFF issue brief examines federal and state oversight on the use of AI in prior authorization and claims review. Prior Authorization and Claims Review The authors explain that prior authorization and claims review are “related […]
AARP has released a report that investigates the uptake and need for Caregiver Training Services (CTS). CTSs are a new addition to Medicare, allowing providers to get reimbursement for training family caregivers. Who Is a Family Caregiver? For CTS purposes, a family caregiver is “one who furnishes unpaid assistance to […]
