Family Caregiving’s Enormous Economic and Personal Value
April 2, 2026
A new report from AARP—”Valuing the Invaluable 2026”—reveals the immense contributions of family caregivers to the economy and their loved
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Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) provide critical health coverage and financial protections to millions of older adults, people with disabilities, and families with low incomes. Together, these programs help pay for hospital and outpatient care, prescription drugs, long-term services and supports, and other essential needs. The Medicare Rights Center opposes harmful cuts and structural changes that would undermine access to care, increase costs, or reduce benefits. We support policies that strengthen and protect these programs for current and future generations.
Affordable Care Act Cost Spikes Harm Older Adults
March 26, 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of older adults obtain coverage and care. But the expiration of enhanced
Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
March 19, 2026
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes
Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Impact Older Adults, KFF Finds
March 12, 2026
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025
AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
Federal Health Care Funding in Place for 2026
February 12, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed legislation funding most federal agencies through fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ends September 30.
Rising Health Care Costs a Top Concern for Public, Medical Debt Hits People Over 50 Hard
February 12, 2026
Recent KFF polling shows that concern about health care costs is high and rising for the public, with 66% saying
Administration Proposes Discriminatory Anti-Trans Regulations, Weaponizing Medicare
January 22, 2026
In December, the Trump administration released three proposed rules that target transgender individuals in ways that harm communities, ignore laws,
Rural Health Fund Awards Cannot Compensate for Enormous Medicaid Cuts that Threaten Home Care
January 8, 2026
Late last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced awards from a new “Rural Health Transformation Program”
Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
December 18, 2025
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax
Family Caregiving’s Enormous Economic and Personal Value
April 2, 2026
A new report from AARP—”Valuing the Invaluable 2026”—reveals the immense contributions of family caregivers to the economy and their loved
Affordable Care Act Cost Spikes Harm Older Adults
March 26, 2026
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has helped millions of older adults obtain coverage and care. But the expiration of enhanced
Proposed Rule Could Undermine ACA Coverage
March 19, 2026
Last week, the Medicare Rights Center submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on proposed changes
Expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Impact Older Adults, KFF Finds
March 12, 2026
A recent KFF report highlights the impact that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as of December 31, 2025
AARP Examines Ways to Strengthen Original Medicare
February 19, 2026
Enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) has grown steadily over the past two decades and now accounts for more than half of
Federal Health Care Funding in Place for 2026
February 12, 2026
On February 3, President Trump signed legislation funding most federal agencies through fiscal year 2026 (FY26), which ends September 30.
Rising Health Care Costs a Top Concern for Public, Medical Debt Hits People Over 50 Hard
February 12, 2026
Recent KFF polling shows that concern about health care costs is high and rising for the public, with 66% saying
Administration Proposes Discriminatory Anti-Trans Regulations, Weaponizing Medicare
January 22, 2026
In December, the Trump administration released three proposed rules that target transgender individuals in ways that harm communities, ignore laws,
Rural Health Fund Awards Cannot Compensate for Enormous Medicaid Cuts that Threaten Home Care
January 8, 2026
Late last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced awards from a new “Rural Health Transformation Program”
Affordable Health Care in Jeopardy for Millions
December 18, 2025
Lawmakers are set to leave Washington this week for the holidays, without extending the expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax