The Medicare Trustees Report Is Still Bad News
The Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI) Trust Fund will become insolvent in 2028, according to the latest report by the Medicare Board of Trustees in June 2022. Last year’s report projected the HI Trust Fund’s insolvency date to 2026, which means the fund now has just two additional years of breathing room. In brief, the HI Trust Fund funds […]
Is the Future Now for a Lower Medicare Eligibility Age?
Some birthdays are more special than others. Turning 16 means a drivers license is within reach and turning 18 grants the ability to cast a ballot. For many Americans, turning 65 means they are finally eligible for Medicare coverage. However, this milestone for turning 65 could soon change, as top Democrats weigh the possibility of […]
Despite Reintroduction, Medicare for All, Medicare-X Proposals Face Limited Odds
With control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are newly emboldened to expand access to health care coverage. A group of progressives in the House are making another attempt at Medicare for All, while moderates in the House and Senate want to expand coverage via a public option. However, lack of […]