Scoop: A group closely aligned with House Republican leadership is spending over $2 million to accuse Biden of being the one who truly wants to cut Medicare.
$4.7 billion from Medicare Advantage
insurers over 10 years, though the government argues that these were overpayments that shouldn’t have been made in the first place. Medicare Advantage is a private health insurance alternative to Medicare and often offers extra benefits such as dental and vision coverage.The truth of whether these proposed changes actually amount to a "cut" is nuanced, said Joseph Antos, a senior health scholar at the American Enterprise Institute — echoing what other“Obviously the plans argue that all of it is a cut. That’s not exactly true,” Antos told Axios.
the claim that the Inflation Reduction Act's drug pricing negotiation provision — which lowers Medicare costs by $300 billion — amounts to a cut. “Any claim that this Administration is cutting Medicare is categorically false," Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra“This isn’t a cut, it’s an increase," Health and Human Services spokesperson Kamara Jones said. "Industry opposition to being held accountable for gaming the system responsible for seniors’ health care should speak volumes to their intent.”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
House Republicans celebrate first big win as Biden accepts D.C. crime resolutionBiden's refusal to veto a resolution blocking changes to D.C.'s criminal code has provided welcome cover to vulnerable Senate Democrats — while handing the House GOP an inaugural legislative win that few were expecting.
Weiterlesen »
Parents would have new power over their kids' education under House GOP billHouse Republicans introduce Parents Bill of Rights, which they say would give parents more insight and power into their children's education.
Weiterlesen »
Health Insurers Square Off With Biden Administration Over Medicare PaymentsPrivate Medicare plans are at the center of a high-stakes spat between insurers and the Biden administration over a proposal they say could cut payments for popular Medicare Advantage plans
Weiterlesen »
House Republicans warn about loss of public trust after COVID lockdowns at tense roundtableThe Republican-led select subcommittee investigating the COVID-19 pandemic kicked off its first public event of the 118th Congress on Tuesday with a roundtable of experts.
Weiterlesen »
House Republicans renew push to reimburse Texas for 'Operation Lone Star' border security pushHouse Republicans from the state of Texas are renewing a push to reimburse the state for its efforts to secure the border -- calling for $4.4 billion in funding.
Weiterlesen »
Ohio House Republicans hit brakes on appointing Norfolk Southern conductor to open seatThe ongoing feud among Ohio House Republicans flared up again on Wednesday, as they abruptly decided against holding a vote on appointing a Norfolk Southern train conductor to a vacant seat.
Weiterlesen »