Regarding "Medicare drug plan not seen cheerfully" (news story, Jan. 5): Clearly, many seniors -- and even pharmacists -- are confused about the new Medicare drug benefit. But it's worth remembering that when Medicare itself was first passed in 1965, seniors were completely flummoxed. Social Security offices were swamped with questions. Patients and doctors didn't understand the … [Read more...] about Medicare has History of Confusion
Archives for January 2006
Medicare has History of Confusion
Regarding "Medicare drug plan not seen cheerfully" (news story, Jan. 5): Clearly, many seniors -- and even pharmacists -- are confused about the new Medicare drug benefit. But it's worth remembering that when Medicare itself was first passed in 1965, seniors were completely flummoxed. Social Security offices were swamped with questions. Patients and doctors didn't understand the … [Read more...] about Medicare has History of Confusion
2006 Agenda
The White House clearly will be focusing on health care as a top-tier domestic policy issue in 2006. President Bush's economic adviser, Allan Hubbard, previewed for reporters this week some of the initiatives the president will unveil in his State of the Union address on January 31. Health Savings Accounts will continue to be a top priority, likely allowing larger tax-free deposits and expanding … [Read more...] about 2006 Agenda
High on the Drug Benefit
The AARP started the New Year with a big surprise, issuing a study that concluded the new Medicare drug benefit provides a better deal for most seniors than importing drugs from Canada, which the organization has long supported. "How is this possible? Everybody knows that Canadian drug prices are usually far lower than American ones," the AARP Bulletin asks. "That remains true. But Medicare drug … [Read more...] about High on the Drug Benefit