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Government Benefits News & Opinion Articles |  | Wed Nov 06, 2019 | pbs.org
Private insurers are increasing their plan offerings for Medicare Advantage (MA) in 2020.
Nearly 3,150 MA plans, which include expanded coverage options not available... |
|  | Sun Oct 20, 2019 | fool.com
From what beneficiaries will be paid to what workers could owe in payroll tax, big changes are on the way for America's top social program. |
|  | Mon Oct 14, 2019 | washingtonpost.com
If you’re covered under Medicare, don’t let complacency prevent you from reviewing your health insurance options and maybe saving some money. |
|  | Wed Jul 03, 2019 | modernhealthcare.com
Medicare will now cover blood pressure monitoring devices for all beneficiaries suspected of reporting abnormal blood pressure levels when administered in clinical settings. |
|  | Tue Jul 02, 2019 | khn.org
We’re doing something a little different this holiday week. Because “Medicare for All” is so much in the news, we’re rerunning an earlier explainer episode. |
|  | Mon Jul 01, 2019 | pennlive.com
Hundreds of thousands who enrolled in Medicare after age 65 pay a penalty that continues as long as they live. Sen. Bob Casey Jr. and other lawmakers want seniors to get... |
|  | Wed Jun 19, 2019 | vox.com
A new bill would mark a major federal investment in worker training, and would also help underemployed workers. |
|  | Tue Jun 18, 2019 | vox.com
Her new legislation aims to make affordable, universal child care a reality. |
Government Benefits Videos |  | Tue Oct 15, 2019
As parts of our "Local Matters" series, CBSN is taking a closer look at the state of Ohio, where... |
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Healthcare is a key focus for the Democratic candidates and as important as it is, it’s also very... |
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren defended her support for fellow presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders’... |
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Our series My Big Idea gives the candidates a chance to tell voters about an issue that defines them.... |
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Massachusetts senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren just announced a plan to eliminate up... |
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Senator Kamala Harris has a Big Idea to help teachers get a raise. NBC’s Harry Smith explains why she... |
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Wondering how to choose the best Medicare plan for you? It can be a big decision, and it's not one to be... |
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How I Stretch Meals on a Food Stamp Budget For a Family of 7 |
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Food Stamps in Jeopardy From Shutdown |
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