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Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.

Upcoming changes to the Part D drug benefit, including a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket medication, will benefit millions of Americans. But higher premiums may also be on the way

Kiplinger

How to use Medicare star ratings wisely during Open Enrollment

The star ratings offer a shorthand look at how plans measure up for quality and member experience.

Fortune

What’s New and What To Watch For in the Upcoming ACA Open Enrollment Period

Open enrollment is complex, and this year there are a few new rules, as well as higher premiums for some, scams to avoid and fine print to read. Here's a roundup of all the issues you'll need to be aware of.

Kiplinger

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Can Harris’s proposed ‘at-home Medicare’ end the dreaded ‘spend down’ of senior assets?

Currently, many states require people to divest themselves of assets to poverty levels to qualify for aid

The Guardian - US

More mobile clinics for birth control

“Women who want to prevent an unintended pregnancy should have whatever works best for them.”

Salon

Medicare-Covered Ozempic and Long-Term Care Would Be Very Pricey

Healthcare promises always come with high costs.

Reason

“More than our wombs”: Women in conservative Texas cities mobilizing to end GOP dominance

Democrats in Lubbock and Amarillo hope Kamala Harris’ candidacy and a backlash to abortion laws will help make their long-held vision of a blue wave a reality.

The Texas Tribune

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1 in 4 companies say they are considering covering weight-loss drug costs

Nearly one-quarter of employers consider adding coverage.

Fortune

COVID shots during pregnancy are crucial

Vaccinating pregnant women so they pass antibodies on to their newborns is an effective way of protecting babies

Salon

Harris vs Trump on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Fact Check

A fact check of what the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations did around Medicare drug price negotiations.

Kiplinger

How to make smart Medicare Open Enrollment choices for 2025

“It's going to be challenging,” says expert Philip Moeller, who urges people to take their time.

Fortune

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall

The Independent UK

Public Ignorance and Misinformation About Immigration

A new study shows it is widespread on several issues, in ways that bolster restrictionism.

Reason

‘One death is too many’: abortion bans usher in US maternal mortality crisis

Recent studies highlight threats to health of women and infants as abortion restrictions change US health landscape

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Abortion clinics, patients on the move

American abortion patients are traveling to navigate a patchwork of laws following the Supreme Court Dobbs decision

Salon

Why TV drug ads can be misleading

The FDA launched the Bad Ad Program to help physicians recognize false and misleading ads. Is it working?

Kiplinger

Medicare Advantage Customers Face Shrinking Pool of Insurers

Medicare Advantage plan insurers are reducing their enrollments as profit margins shrink.

Salon

New diagnosis trending thanks to Reddit

“Abelchia” or “no-burp syndrome” is caused by a quirk in the gatekeeper muscle to the esophagus

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Salon

Farmworkers not protected from bird flu

“They should give us something more,” one dairy worker from Larimer County said in Spanish

Salon

Suburban women do care about abortion

Despite right-wing talking points, polls indicate abortion is a critical issue in this election, experts say

Salon

Harris-Walz stand out on health care

Many of Walz’s stances dovetail with those of Harris, fighting for abortion access and capping drug costs

The Guardian - US

Child rape survivors face extraordinary barriers in states with abortion bans

Since fall of Roe, 14 states have passed near-total abortion bans – most with no exceptions for rape or incest survivors

Salon

Bird flu cases going undetected: study

Testing for bird flu among farmworkers remains rare, but new research suggests many cases go underreported

Salon

Harris has outspoken abortion stance

Harris would also have leeway to talk about the Biden administration’s core health policy accomplishments

Fortune

Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid? These are the requirements

People very limited financial resources may qualify for Medicaid to help pay for health costs not covered by Medicare.

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