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News articles in this section include actions by federal regulators like the CMS and HHS, as well as information on Medicare and state Medicaid coverage and benefits.

Democrats Increasingly Vocal in Calling ‘Medicare for All’ a Political Liability

Prominent Democratic leaders are sounding increasingly vocal alarms to try to halt political momentum for “Medicare for all,” opting to risk alienating liberals and deepening the divide in the party rather than enter an election year with a sweeping health care proposal that many see as a liability for candidates up and down the ballot.

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The Army Built to Fight ‘Medicare for All’

The top health industry lobbies have joined forces to take down socialized medicine — or anything that looks like it. Will they succeed?

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Medi-Cal To Expand Eligibility To Young Undocumented Adults. But Will They Enroll?

Starting in January, young adults can sign up for California’s Medicaid program regardless of immigration status. But a fundamental question looms: Will they?

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Bipartisan California Lawmakers Seek to Avert Cuts to Hospitals’ Medicaid Payments

Concerned about the nation’s health care safety net, a bipartisan coalition of California’s congressional leaders urged the U.S. House leadership Tuesday not to cut off supplemental Medicaid payments to hospitals because doing so could jeopardize care for millions.

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Top GOP Senator: Drug Pricing Action Unlikely Before End of Year

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the Senate’s No. 2 Republican, said Tuesday that it is unlikely the Senate will pass legislation to lower drug prices before the end of the year. 

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Medicare Drug Plan Finder Can Steer Seniors to Higher Costs

Medicare’s revamped prescription plan finder can steer unwitting seniors to coverage that costs much more than they need to pay, according to people who help with sign-ups as well as program experts.

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Proposed New Rule On Out-of-Pocket Disclosure

A proposed rule would require employer-sponsored health plans to provide plan enrollees with cost estimates from different providers.

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‘Public Option’ Draws Voters Unsure About ‘Medicare for All’

Anxious about the cost of a single-payer health system, more voters now support the idea of a government-run plan that would compete with private insurance.

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Democrat Warren Outlines Three-Year Path to ‘Medicare for All’

White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren on Friday outlined how she would implement “Medicare for All” during her first term, including new legislation in her first 100 days that would give all Americans the option to enroll in the government health insurance plan.

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Same As It Ever Was: Worker Health Benefits Costs Rise Again

In the ever-shifting world of company-provided health insurance, here’s a constant: It keeps getting more expensive. Workers may learn that their doctor will no longer be covered or they might have to pay a higher deductible before most coverage begins. Meanwhile, the employer paying most of the insurance bill faces the same big concern every year: The cost will probably rise higher than wages and inflation.

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