"Part of the middle class promise is that, after a lifetime of hard work, you'll be able to retire and enjoy the fruits of that labor. Medicare was established to secure that promise."
-- Al Franken
WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials mounted a vigorous defense of their effort to repeal and replace Obamacare Sunday while bracing for what could be a skeptical assessment from the Congressional Budget Office.
Although President Trump has pledged not to cut Medicare, House Speaker Ryan and others continue to press for fundamental changes to Medicare, including converting it into a premium support system. Under such a system, the government would provide a set, monthly payment on behalf of each eligible person on Medicare to be applied toward the purchase of health insurance, either a private plan or traditional Medicare.
More than 57 million seniors and disabled adults depend on Medicare, but too many people struggle to enroll and navigate the complexities of the federal health-insurance program, a national advocacy group says.
If you plan to enroll in original Medicare, getting a supplemental policy (also known as Medigap insurance) too is a smart idea because it will help pay for things that aren’t covered by Medicare like copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. Here are some tips to help you choose an appropriate plan.
When you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’ll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail. Here are three things to know to watch out for scams with your new Medicare Card.