U.S. Medicare Health Insurance Information | Publications
Summary: The U.S. Medicare Health Insurance Information Publications database offers a collection of articles, research papers, and reports covering various aspects of Medicare and healthcare in the United States. These publications provide valuable insights into topics such as Medicare coverage changes, healthcare costs, policy updates, and their impact on different populations, including seniors and individuals with disabilities. The database includes peer-reviewed studies, statistical analyses, and informative pieces from reputable sources like government agencies, universities, and healthcare organizations. This resource is particularly useful for staying informed about recent developments in Medicare, understanding policy implications, and gaining knowledge about specific healthcare issues such as vision coverage, autism care, and prescription drug costs. By offering a wide range of perspectives and information, this collection serves as a valuable tool for individuals navigating the complex landscape of U.S. healthcare and Medicare.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| 60% of Americans Had to Borrow Over $500 for Healthcare in 2024 Survey finds 31 million Americans borrowed $74 billion for healthcare in 2024, highlighting widespread medical debt concerns despite insurance coverage. | ✓ ✓ | 5 Mar 2025 |
| State-by-State Differences in Medicaid Vision Coverage for Adults National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded study finds lack of coverage, copays, restrictive policies barriers to vital eye care for adults. | 6 Aug 2024 | |
| Autism Report Explores Autistic Individuals Lifespan Use of Medicaid This report examines how autistic individuals use Medicaid across their lifespan, identifying key issues and offering recommendations for improved service access. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Mar 2023 28 Feb 2025 |
| To Pay for Healthcare 98M Americans Skipped Treatments, Cut Back on Food, Gas, Utilities Higher healthcare prices drove 38% of Americans to delay or skip treatment, cut back on driving, utilities, and food, or borrow money to pay medical bills in the last six months. | 4 Aug 2022 5 Aug 2022 | |
| 2022 Medicare Part B Premiums to Rise 14.5% The Part B increase from $148.50 to $170.10 per month is the highest since 2016 and will consume the entire annual cost of living adjustment (COLA) of Social Security recipients with the very lowest benefits, of about $365 per month. | 13 Nov 2021 | |
| Lower Out of Pocket Insulin Costs for U.S. Medicare Seniors Across America, 88 Part D Sponsors applied to the Part D Senior Savings Model to offer enhanced plans with a maximum $35 copay for a broad set of insulins beginning in 2021. | 26 May 2020 13 Sep 2023 | |
| Medicare Telehealth Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic Medicare expanded telehealth services during COVID-19, covering virtual visits, mental health counseling, and preventive screenings from home via smartphone. | ✓ ✓ | 22 Mar 2020 27 Jan 2026 |
| Medicare Recipients Can Be Denied Supplemental Medigap Coverage Due to Pre-Existing Conditions Senior Citizens League warns elderly considering dropping Medicare Advantage plan for traditional Medicare and supplemental Medigap policy to get counseling before canceling health plan. | 15 Nov 2018 11 Oct 2023 | |
| Medicare Part B Increase Will Consume Retirees Entire COLA The Senior Citizens League warns jump in Medicare Part B premiums to blame for majority of retired and disabled beneficiaries not seeing increase in net Social Security benefit. | 21 Nov 2017 | |
| NAELA President's Statement on the Senate Health Care Reform Legislation National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) statement on the Better Care Reconciliation Act, the Senate version of the American Health Care Act. | 23 Jun 2017 | |
| How TrumpCare Will Change The Healthcare Industry List of TrumpCare likely developments that will dramatically affect the U.S. current healthcare landscape. | 12 Jan 2017 | |
| Medicare and Medicaid Services Not to Go Forward With Part B Payment Proposal Medicare beneficiaries living with rheumatic diseases are able to continue receiving therapies to manage their chronic conditions and avoid pain and disability. | 17 Dec 2016 11 Apr 2020 | |
| Medicaid Wait List: Many Adults With Disabilities Likely to Have Unmet Service Needs Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Medicaid wait list who are minorities, in poor health or unable to speak are more likely to have unmet service needs. | 8 Oct 2016 | |
| Medicare May Cost a Lot More in 2017 According to some projections there may be an increase as high as 22% for the Medicare Part B premium. | 17 Sep 2016 | |
| Amputees Being Denied Coverage By Private Insurers Based On Unfinalized Medicare Rule Medicare rule is being exploited by private health care insurers to deny coverage to amputees for previously approved medical care and devices. | 21 Apr 2016 26 Jan 2018 | |
| Obamacare Saps Enthusiasm for Gov. Health-care Spending Changes in General Social Survey respondents who indicate that too little is spent by the federal government on health care. | 21 Sep 2015 | |
| Significant Medicare Setback in Care for U.S. Amputees Proposed changes to U.S. Medicare reimbursement for lower limb prosthetic care would create unjustified hurdles to amputees. | 20 Aug 2015 9 Aug 2021 | |
| Medicare Part D Popular Plans Face Final Hurdle in CMS Part D Call Letter Saga over Medicare Part D regulations expected to end when Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issues Part D Call Letter for 2016. | 19 Feb 2015 | |
| Addressing Biggest Flaw in Medicare Competitive Bidding Program - House, Senate It is clear that disability advocates, economists and auction experts have all been correct in criticizing the bidding program. | 13 Jan 2015 | |
| Danger of Copayment on Medicare Home Health Services New Commonwealth fund study findings underscore danger of a copayment on medicare home health services. | 26 Nov 2014 17 Nov 2020 | |
| Flaws in Medicare Program Compromise Quality of Care of Patients A review by AAHomecare found some comments state outright that the bid program is devastating to Medicare patients and providers in rural communities. | 21 Apr 2014 7 Aug 2021 | |
| A New Perspective on Medicare and Rehabilitation Proposed agreement would permit people on Medicare to continue receiving physical and occupational therapy and services at home or in a long-term care facility. | 5 Nov 2012 3 Jul 2021 | |
| Medicare, Medicaid and the Costs of Residential Care Article examines ways to help finance residential care costs including insurance policies and personal means. | 8 Oct 2012 15 Jul 2021 | |
| Affordable Care Act (ACA): U.S. Supreme Court Decision The ruling ensures Americans that the access to and affordability of health care coverage is the law of the land. | ✓ | 28 Jun 2012 2 Feb 2025 |
| People With MS Caught in Medicare Donut Hole People living with MS face high out of pocket costs even when covered by health insurance. | 30 May 2011 | |
| Helping Consumers Get the Most Out of Medicare Medicare offers a wide range of benefits and services to help older adults and individuals with disabilities live a healthier life. | 28 May 2011 | |
| Medicare Supplement Insurance and Future of Medicare Medicare Supplement Insurance covers the gaps in traditional Medicare with no provider networks or restrictions. | 23 May 2011 27 Mar 2022 | |
| Medicare Reimbursement Payment for Medically Necessary Services Information on reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid for medically necessary services. | 15 May 2011 26 Oct 2015 | |
| Reformed Medicaid Must Put Coordinated Care at Forefront of Efforts Medicaid and Health Care Reform highlights how primary care physicians will assume a major role in providing care to Medicaid beneficiaries. | 10 Apr 2011 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Medicaid Cuts Assault on America's Most Vulnerable Seniors For many Americans, the moral measure of our society is how we treat the least among us. | 7 Apr 2011 | |
| Focus on Patients Not Profits in Medicaid Pharmacy Medicaid can no longer afford to spend more on pharmacy benefits than Medicare and commercial payers. | 9 Feb 2011 9 Jun 2022 | |
| Ineffective Medicare Regulations for Home-Based Care American Association for Home-care asked President Obama to review the onerous and outdated regulations that hamper job creation and threaten access to quality home medical equipment and services under the Medicare program. | 22 Jan 2011 | |
| U.S. Medicare Mobility Benefit Policies and regulations limiting the effectiveness of the Medicare benefit that is used by senior citizens and people living with disabilities. | 20 Jan 2011 24 Jan 2022 | |
| New Medicare Requirement for Face-to-Face Encounters New federal regulation issued by Medicare will create crisis for approximately 4.5 million home health and hospice service patients. | 18 Dec 2010 | |
| Things Medicare Will Not Pay For New policy to stop paying for medical care needed to correct medical mistakes that occur while patients stay in hospitals. | 18 Dec 2010 19 Oct 2016 | |
| Medicare Policy Change Threatens Rural Access to Power Wheelchairs Medicare's elimination of the first-month purchase option for power wheelchairs may restrict access to mobility aids in rural areas due to provider cash flow issues. | ✓ ✓ | 4 Dec 2010 12 Mar 2025 |
| Congress Urged to Delay New Medicare Wheelchair Rental Policy The Medicare mobility benefit allows beneficiaries to receive power wheelchairs to help perform the daily necessities of living in their homes. | 9 Nov 2010 | |
| Stopping the Medicare Physician Cut That Hurts Seniors 94 percent of Americans are concerned about a looming Medicare cut to doctors. | 8 Nov 2010 | |
| Unnecessary Care After Medicare Reimbursement Cut Financial reform of health care can reduce unnecessary care without impacting care to those patients most likely to benefit from a treatment. | 5 Nov 2010 | |
| Health Plan One Launches Medicare Quoting Tool New tool helps brokers compare Medicare quotes and aid in the enrollment process for seniors. | 21 Oct 2010 | |
| Medicare Set-Asides and Work Comp Settlements A Medicare Set-Aside or Medicare Set-Aside Trust allocates a portion of a workers compensation or other settlement for future medical expenses. | 18 Oct 2010 | |
| Anthem's 'Online Store' Caters to Baby Boomers Looking for Medicare Plans The first of the Boomers are now becoming Medicare eligible. | 5 Oct 2010 | |
| What Does Medicare Pay For Medicare covers a wide array of medical needs very well including long term care. | 29 Jun 2010 | |
| US Ranks Last for Health System Performance US ranks last among 7 countries on health system performance but affordable Care Act holds promise for US performance. | 23 Jun 2010 24 Jun 2010 | |
| Congress Fails Seniors with 21% Medicare Cut Medicare begins processing physician payments with cut Congress failed to stop. | 21 Jun 2010 | |
| Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation Must Implement Payment Reforms Rapidly The new Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMI) must be inclusive and flexible in developing and implementing payment initiatives. | 8 Jun 2010 2 Jul 2019 | |
| Is There Any Escape From Medicare Some Medicare patients can not find a doctor willing to see them at all. | 2 Jun 2010 13 Jun 2016 | |
| Changes in Medigap Plans May Reduce Monthly Bills for Seniors The changes are extensive as Supplemental Plan M and Plan N are now available Plans E H I and J are no longer available. | 2 Jun 2010 | |
| AAPS Lawsuit to Overturn the Affordable Care Act The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons became the first medical society to file suit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. | ✓ ✓ | 29 Mar 2010 25 Feb 2026 |
| Patty Duke Show Cast Reunites for Online Medicare Application Awareness Medicare eligibility age of 65 who want to delay filing for Social Security retirement benefits. | 23 Mar 2010 | |
| Integrating Health and Long Term Care for Those Who Qualify for Both Medicare and Medicaid Alternatives to integrate care for seniors and adults with disabilities whose Medicare and Medicaid services cost billions per year. | 10 Mar 2010 | |
| Obama Gets Virtual Colonoscopy But Coverage Denied to Seniors President Obama received a CT colonography (CTC) or virtual colonoscopy to screen for colorectal cancer. | 3 Mar 2010 | |
| Seniors, Military and Baby Boomers Hurt by Senate Inaction on Medicare Message to U.S. Senate to stop playing games with Medicare patients and physicians who care for them. | 26 Feb 2010 | |
| Continue Working on Health Care Reform - Patients to US Congress The NHC supports legislation that incorporates core principles essential to the chronic disease and disability patient community. | 25 Jan 2010 | |
| Impending Medicare Crisis for Seniors, Baby Boomers and Military Unprecedented Multi-state AMA, AARP and MOAA Event Shines Spotlight on Medicare Physician Cuts That Will Hurt Access to Care. | 21 Jan 2010 3 Feb 2010 | |
| Evidence in U.S. Health Care Taking a more strongly evidence-based approach to medicine would help the US healthcare system. | 11 Jan 2010 | |
| Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs Coming Soon New law makes it easier to qualify for extra help with Medicare prescription drug costs. | 8 Jan 2010 | |
| Health Reform Bill Must Ensure Supply of Primary-care Physicians Health reform bill must help ensure supply of primary-care physicians. | 7 Jan 2010 | |
| Healthcare Bills Will Hamper Medicare Services for Seniors and the Disabled Healthcare reform changes to prevent senior citizens and disabled from problems obtaining home-care products through Medicare. | 21 Dec 2009 27 Mar 2024 | |
| AMA, AARP and MOAA Call for Passage of House Medicare Reform Bill Bill Repeals Broken Physician Payment Formula That Hurts Access to Care for Seniors and Military Families. | 21 Nov 2009 3 Feb 2010 | |
| U.S. House of Representatives Passes Affordable Health Care for America Act Health reform legislation announcement to ensure every American has access to quality affordable stable and secure health care coverage. | ✓ | 8 Nov 2009 2 Feb 2025 |
| Hitting Bulls-eye in Health Reform Updated comparison of chronic care provisions contained within health reform legislation. | 9 Oct 2009 | |
| $40 Million in Grants to Enroll Children in CHIP Medicaid Grants to enroll children who are uninsured but eligible for Medicaid or Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP). | 30 Sep 2009 | |
| $120 Million for Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Public health efforts to address obesity increase physical activity improve nutrition and decrease smoking. | 29 Sep 2009 13 Jun 2016 | |
| New Report on Seniors and Health Insurance Reform Under health insurance reform seniors will get better care and their health care costs will go down. | 23 Sep 2009 11 Jul 2010 | |
| Health Insurance Reform Cannot Wait U.S. Census numbers regarding the uninsured confirm health insurance reform cannot wait another year. | 16 Sep 2009 27 Jun 2010 | |
| Medicare to Join State Based Healthcare Delivery System Reform Initiatives Medicare to join Medicaid, and private insurers in state-based efforts to improve the way health care is delivered. | 16 Sep 2009 27 Jun 2010 | |
| ARRA Funds to Train Health Professionals Awards totaling $33 million to expand the training of health care professionals. | 11 Sep 2009 27 Jun 2010 | |
| Health Insurance Reform Address: Report on Insurance Insecurity HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius address on health care reform at the University of Chicago. | 10 Sep 2009 25 Feb 2024 | |
| Key Drivers of Health Care Costs A policy paper that identifies and analyzes the key drivers of health care costs was released today by the American College of Physicians. | 9 Sep 2009 28 May 2020 | |
| Health Reform Would See Small Business Lower Costs Small business owners and employees are among those who stand to benefit the most from provisions in some of the current health reform proposals under consideration by Congress. | 9 Sep 2009 | |
| $70.9 Million to States to Expand Health Insurance Coverage $70.9 million in grants to 13 states to support the expansion of health care coverage for their uninsured populations. | 5 Sep 2009 11 Jul 2010 | |
| An American Universal Health Care System To examine the complex health care issue a small research study was conducted from randomly selected doctors. | 16 Aug 2009 14 Jun 2013 | |
| Americans Divided on Government Involvement in Health Insurance Support for government-sponsored health insurance for individuals under age 65 remains virtually the same regardless. | 10 Aug 2009 9 Jul 2010 | |
| State-by-State Reports Show How Health Insurance Reform will Benefit all Americans These reports show how health insurance reform will help Americans save money. | 7 Aug 2009 11 Jul 2010 | |
| Health-care Reform Must Respect Patient Autonomy Concern over the potential to include mandated rather than recommended treatment guidelines as part of Medicare reforms. | 6 Aug 2009 3 Jul 2010 | |
| Health Reform Proposals Could Help Uninsured Young Adults Gain Coverage Health reform proposals now before Congress could help the more than 13 million uninsured young adults ages 19-29 gain coverage. | 6 Aug 2009 | |
| National Conference of State Legislatures Vote in Favor of Health Insurance Reform Elected officials from across the country came out strongly in support of health insurance reform. | 24 Jul 2009 | |
| Private and Public Insurance Could Help Pay National Health Care Reform Health reform can help pay for itself but both private and public insurance choices are critically important. | 16 Jul 2009 | |
| Extra Payments to Medicare Advantage to Total $11.4 billion in 2009 Extra payments to Medicare Advantage plans will amount to an average of $1138 or 13 percent over fee-for-service costs. | 5 May 2009 | |
| Electric Wheelchairs and Medicare To obtain Medicare for electric wheelchairs certain criteria have to be met. | 19 Mar 2009 | |
| Does Medicare Pay for Home Care The following is a general overview of what Medicare covers in terms of home health care. | 19 Mar 2009 12 Jun 2013 | |
| Medicare Insurance Myths Unless you receive Medicare for a disability you must be 65 years old in order to be eligible for Medicare benefits. | 19 Mar 2009 | |
| Does Medicare Cover you Outside the United States If you are 65 or older you may not know that Medicare does not cover you outside the United States. | 19 Mar 2009 27 Jun 2010 | |
| What Does Medicare Part B Cover Medicare part B covers basic outpatient care including doctors visits on a government sponsored pay for service scheme. | 19 Mar 2009 | |
| Medicare Part D - Drug Plan Formularies A formulary is a list of covered prescription drugs that various Medicare prescription drug plans must provide to their enrollees. | 16 Mar 2009 21 Jul 2011 | |
| Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Pitfalls Coverage for the New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan began on January 1 2006. | 16 Mar 2009 14 Jun 2013 | |
| Medicare Part D - Out of Pocket Expenses A complete understanding of Medicare Part D Out of pocket expenses is critical for all Medicare eligible individuals. | 16 Mar 2009 26 Jun 2010 | |
| Dental Services Covered by Medicare Explains what medicare will cover in regards to dental work and procedures as part of a condition requiring hospitalization. | 16 Mar 2009 22 Aug 2024 | |
| What is Covered by Medicare Medicare offers several categories of benefits Part B of Medicare covers visits to doctors offices and durable home medical equipment. | 12 Mar 2009 8 Feb 2019 | |
| Do You Think Medicare Will Pay For Your Long Term Healthcare If your plan is that Medicare will cover the costs of long term health care for your aging parents you need a better plan. | 25 Feb 2009 11 Jul 2010 |
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