Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.
When Pam McClure learned she’d save nearly $4,000 on her prescription drugs next year, she said, “it sounded too good to be true.” She and her husband are both retired…
California Continues Progressive Policies, With Restraint, in Divisive Election Year
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This year, Gov. Gavin Newsom affirmed abortion access, calling California “a proud reproductive freedom state” and criticizing Republicans across the country for trying to take away families’…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: LIVE From KFF: Health Care and the 2024 Election
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the…
Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber To Travel Far Distances to Medical Care
When Lyft driver Tramaine Carr transports seniors and sick patients to hospitals in Atlanta, she feels like both a friend and a social worker. “When the ride is an hour…
Harris Backs Slashing Medical Debt. Trump’s ‘Concepts’ Worry Advocates.
Patient and consumer advocates are looking to Kamala Harris to accelerate federal efforts to help people struggling with medical debt if she prevails in next month’s presidential election. And they…
Harris apoya la reducción de la deuda médica. Los “conceptos” de Trump preocupan a defensores.
Defensores de pacientes y consumidores confían en que Kamala Harris acelere los esfuerzos federales para ayudar a las personas que luchan con deudas médicas, si gana en las elecciones presidenciales…
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare open enrollment period kicks off October 15 and continues through December 7. During this timeframe, most Medicare beneficiaries can make necessary changes to their health and drug coverage options.…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Yet Another Promise for Long-Term Care Coverage
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the…
Montana Looks To Fast-Track Medicaid Access for Older Applicants
Montana lawmakers are looking to fast-track Medicaid coverage for older adults who need help with daily life. LISTEN here: Montana is looking to fast-track Medicaid access for older adults who…
Employers Haven’t a Clue How Their Drug Benefits Are Managed
Most employers have little idea what the pharmacy benefit managers they hire do with the money they exchange for the medications used by their employees, according to a KFF survey…