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No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits

No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits

Medicare

No, the Biden administration isn’t proposing cuts to Medicare Advantage benefits

Medicare

Shingles shot is now free for people with Medicare Part D as of January 2023

Many Medicare Part D prescription drug plans used to require at least a copayment for the shingles vaccine. But that changed in 2023.
Government

Yes, in 1975 Joe Biden proposed sunsetting all federal spending, including Medicare and Social Security

While in the Senate, Biden sponsored a bill that would’ve required programs including Medicare and Social Security to be reauthorized every 4-6 years.
Government

Biden’s claim that Republicans want to sunset Medicare and Social Security needs context

Republicans booed President Biden during the State of the Union after he claimed some had proposed plans that could end Medicare and Social Security.
Medicare

Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April

Here’s what you need to know so you don’t lose coverage for Medicaid or CHIP.
Medicare

Cuts to Social Security and Medicare detailed in viral image aren't part of House GOP plan

A fake graphic shared on social media falsely claims House Republicans’ Commitment to America Plan includes some cuts to Medicare and Social Security.
Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn't include non-medical benefits like grocery cards or gym memberships

Private insurers can offer non-medical benefits to enrollees of Medicare Advantage plans, but those are different than traditional Medicare.