Medicare

Victory for long term care, but sharp fight to protect rural health care

May 23, 2019 By Tim Wheeler

It is a war on two fronts, a case of government giving with one hand and taking away with the other.

While Congress hears about Medicare-for-All Barr targets the ACA

May 2, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

After refusing to appear before Congress the Attorney General has the Justice Department go to court to kill healthcare for millions.

With wide backing, progressive lawmakers formally unveil Medicare For All

February 27, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

With wide backing from unions and citizens groups, and majority public support, the House Progressive Caucus formally unveiled its comprehensive Medicare For All legislation.

Let Medicare negotiate lower prescription drug prices!

February 12, 2019 By Alex Lawson

This month, Reps. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT) and Elijah Cummings (D-MD) introduced The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act. This bill would finally allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices―harnessing the government’s purchasing power and...

DeLauro, Schakowsky get jump on Congress with Medicare For America bill

January 4, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

Two influential, activist and progressive Democrats have gotten a jump on the agenda of the incoming 116th Congress by introducing a detailed Medicare for America bill.