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Medicare
VERIFYING Kamala Harris’ claim that Trump tried to cut Medicare every year he was president
Medicine
VERIFYING the difference between $35 insulin caps under Biden and Trump
Both the Trump and Biden administrations enacted $35 insulin price caps for certain Medicare recipients. Trump’s was first, but Biden’s applies to more people.
Project 2025
Project 2025’s proposals for Medicaid and Medicare: What we can VERIFY
Project 2025 proposes cuts to Medicaid that could lead to some beneficiaries losing coverage and changes to Medicare that encourage private health coverage.
Project 2025
Project 2025’s proposals for Medicaid and Medicare: What we can VERIFY
Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation plan to transform the government during a conservative administration, proposes cuts to Medicaid and changes to Medicare.
Social Security
No, undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for Social Security and Medicare
Former President Trump suggested during a debate that people in the U.S. illegally are eligible for Social Security and Medicare benefits. That’s false.
Money
Yes, people on Medicaid can retain phone benefits when ACP ends
Medicaid recipients are eligible for Lifeline, which means they can still get discounts on cell service through companies like Safelink.
Elections
VERIFYING what Nikki Haley has said about raising the retirement age
Haley has repeatedly said the retirement age is “too low” and should be raised for “younger people who are just entering the system.”
Medicare
What we can VERIFY about Medicare Advantage plans and how to avoid scams
Many readers have asked us about ads that tout extra benefits for people on Medicare Advantage plans. Here’s what you need to know about how the plans actually work.
Medicare
No, Medicare Part B cost hikes aren't based on inflation, like Social Security's COLA
Hikes to Medicare Part B’s premium and deductible are based on a formula that doesn’t factor in inflation, unlike Social Security’s cost of living increase.
Medicare
Negotiated drug prices for Medicare won’t take effect right away
Many readers have asked us questions about the Medicare drug price negotiation. We VERIFY when some seniors could see lower medication costs.
Coronavirus
Fact-checking questions about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency
How to get COVID-19 tests and vaccines after the federal COVID-19 public health emergency declaration expires on May 11.
Health
Explaining the benefits between liquid vs pill medication | Expert Interview with Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University
Phillip Gerk , Ph.D., is a professor at the School of Pharmacy at Virginia Commonwealth University and explains the differences between liquid vs pill medication.
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