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AARP Backs Bill to Limit Original Medicare Costs
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (963+ words) Donate to help seniors afford essentials they need today and DOUBLE your impact with GIFT MATCHING. AARP is urging Congress to pass legislation that would cap annual out-of-pocket health care costs for the 34.3 million people who have original Medicare. Studies…...
Social Security Trust Fund, AI Medical Advice
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (381+ words) Scams: Who they happen to and how. Hear true stories on The Perfect Scam Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP The Magazine. For the week of June…...
2026 Medicare Report Shows Urgent Need for Adjustments
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1236+ words) Resources to improve your home plus a chance to win $10K Medicare’s long-term financial health declined slightly in the past year, according to the Medicare trustees’ annual report to Congress. The Medicare trust fund that pays for Part A, which includes…...
Rx Negotiations Continue, Health Care Costs Concerns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) Give today and help older adults facing poverty during Older Americans Month For the week of May 22, 2026: The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Medicare drug price negotiations, and women worry more about health care costs than…...
Medicare Enrollees to Face Relaxed Marketing Rules
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1641+ words) Use AARP’s interactive scam-tracking map to easily search for and report scams in your area. Go to Map Medicare enrollees may notice some subtle but meaningful changes as they deal with commercial agents and brokers when open enrollment begins Oct....
NEW DATA: The Affordable Medicine Act Could Save Virginians Nearly $100 Million Annually
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (279+ words) The visualization follows an April report from the Minnesota State Department of Health that estimated around $100 million in savings if the state extended federally negotiated Medicare Maximum Fair Prices (MFPs) for high-cost prescription drugs to those not enrolled in Medicare....
How Asset Limits Affect Medicare Savings Programs
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) Been targeted by a scam? Get information and free assistance from the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline here. Scenic Spring Road Trips Fast, Free Wi-Fi on Airlines Chefs Dish on Local Food Scene 11 Tips to Beat Airfare Hikes The Secrets…...
Balance Needed to Fight Health Care Fraud, AARP says
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (777+ words) Join AARP’s free local and virtual events to learn about fraud and connect with your community. Scenic Spring Road Trips Fast, Free Wi-Fi on Airlines Chefs Dish on Local Food Scene 11 Tips to Beat Airfare Hikes The Secrets of Online…...
What Medicare Services Are You Missing Out On?
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (538+ words) Medicare covers free annual wellness visits, health screenings and vaccines to help you prevent illness and stay healthy at no extra cost. Don’t miss out on the Medicare services you’ve earned — schedule your annual wellness visit, ask your doctor about…...
Medicare Medigap Plans Explained
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (712+ words) Medigap plans can help pay for deductibles, copayments and coinsurance not covered by Medicare. Compare options for added peace of mind. The key takeaways and summary were created with the assistance of generative AI. An AARP editor reviewed and refined…...