Promises for mass amnesty contained in the 2024 Democrat Party platform and floated by Kamala Harris herself mean that millions...
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It's a captivating story, but one that conveniently obscures an inconvenient truth. On July 29, the Centers for Medicare &...
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Although Kamala Harris continues to spout false claims that former President Donald Trump wants to cut Medicare funding, the vice...
AMAC EXCLUSIVE Although Joe Biden is facing dismal poll numbers with virtually every demographic, the one surprising bright spot for...
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The United States has the highest number of people approaching 65 years of age in our history—and the fewest number of...
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We are about a month away from the First in the Nation presidential primary, and special interest groups are out...
AARP, once known as the American Association of Retired Persons, is still mistakenly perceived by many as a senior’s group,...
AMAC investigates misleading Medicare TV commercials: When you’re inundated with TV commercials claiming to offer free dental care and money...
Are you wondering what options you have for receiving Naturopathic care on Medicare? We've got the answer for you! Find...
A system of kickbacks between drugmakers and drug middlemen is increasing costs for seniors on Medicare, the U.S. Government Accountability...
Millions of Americans are currently enrolled in Prescription Drug Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans. One of the top questions AMAC’s Medicare...
Washington, D.C. — August 29, 2023 — As part of its Commitment to Seniors initiative, American Commitment released a new national survey conducted...
This week, the Biden administration announced that Medicare would name some 10 prescription drugs it would subject to direct price...
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New information and updates to our June 1, 2023 blog story New York City Retirees are Running Out of Time...
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The New York City Office of Labor and Relations has decided to switch over to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan...
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The AMAC Foundation is pleased to present our monthly update! Each month we want to provide you with some highlights,...
Dear AMAC, I am going on Medicare next month and I have decided to go with a Medigap plan. My...
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The Ohio train derailment and California winter storms - what do these two events have in common? They both were...
Dear AMAC, When I first started Medicare, I was told to stay far away from Advantage plans. Some of my...
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A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a great way to pay for your health expenses. But did you know there...
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The AMAC Foundation is pleased to present our monthly update! Each month we want to provide you with some highlights,...
Merry Christmas! From all of us at AMAC, warm wishes for a healthy and happy new year! For help...
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Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into...
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In the days and weeks before Election Day, it is common for the rhetoric to heat up on the campaign...
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As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches, you may be wondering what changes will be made to Medicare for 2023....
Dear AMAC, I am getting ready to retire and confused with how to approach the labyrinth of Medicare. I read...
Unless you're a person of color or a favored minority, brace yourself to be treated unfairly by the Biden administration....
Are you confused about whether you should keep your employer coverage or enroll in Medicare? Check out this week's tip...
Dear AMAC, I am writing on behalf of my mother who recently fractured her hip. After her hospitalization it was...
Dear AMAC, I am expecting to retire at the end of the year and have been doing some research about...
Unsure of what additional Medicare coverage you have? Watch this week's Tip of the Week to see how you can...
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Dear Rusty: I am 78, still working, have a good healthcare plan and I make a nice salary. Can I...
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Dear AMAC, I am turning sixty-five in the next few months and trying to prepare myself for this new transition...
Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones cheered last year when the Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm, the first new...
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Dear AMAC, I signed up for Medicare a few years back when I turned 65. But every time I call...
Did you know that Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have different Medicare Supplement plans than the rest of the country? Watch...
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Dear Rusty: I am wondering what the income limit is for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility. My in-laws are in...
According to the American Cancer Society, 21.4 million people will be diagnosed with cancer by year 2030. It’s safe to...
Dear AMAC, I’ve had a Medigap policy with another senior organization since I turned 65, but in the last few...
Dear AMAC, I have a Plan G, but my friend has been telling me to check out Plan N. He...
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Dear AMAC, I am disabled and starting Medicare next month. After doing my research I decided that I want a...
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Dear AMAC, I am growing increasingly frustrated with Medicare and I want to know, can I opt out of it?...
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Dear AMAC, I keep hearing ads on television about Medicare Part C plans that offer additional benefits. I want to...
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Dear AMAC, I have Original Medicare, a Part D prescription drug plan, and a Medigap. I am moving from New...
Dear Rusty: There is confusion between my husband and me on when he should file for Medicare. My husband will...
Dear AMAC, I am considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan when I begin Medicare but there is one aspect...
Dear Rusty: I just turned 64 and now get stuff about Medicare and Medigap and so on. I really don’t...
By: Andrew Mangione Last November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a press release announcing increases in...
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Dear Rusty: I was told that I can use Medicare Parts A and B as secondary coverage to my Medicare...
Dear Rusty: My wife and I have a Medicare Advantage Plan, and we do not use Medicare for our claims....
We’ve all heard the phrase “Medicare-approved service.” But it can sometimes be difficult to decipher exactly which services are covered...
Dear Rusty: I am a 74-year-old veteran enrolled with the VA. I have never had Medicare Part B. Should I?...
Dear Senators and Representatives: On behalf of the undersigned organizations -- taxpayer, consumer, and free market advocates from across the...
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Dear Rusty: Social Security is deducting $297 per month for my Medicare Part B coverage. I have what's called a...
Even before he was elected to the U.S. Senate from Georgia, Rev. Raphael Warnock’s brand was speaking “uncomfortable truths.” When...
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Political junkies watching what the Democrats have been doing in 2021 might easily conclude they enjoy committing political suicide. So...
Dear Rusty: I started collecting SS when I turned 70 to maximize my income. One factor that is never mentioned...
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Dear Rusty: I started drawing my benefits at age 62 due to being laid off from my job at age...
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WASHINGTON, DC, July 28 -- There is a consensus that Social Security and Medicare are in desperate need of a...
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Dear AMAC, I am considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan when I begin Medicare but there is one aspect...
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By Woodrow Wilcox Some politicians are calling for “Medicare for All.” If they knew the Medicare system, they never would...
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Liberals in Congress are promising Americans that their “Medicare for All” proposals for government-controlled health care will expand access to...