Under Census’ supplemental measure, twice as many seniors in 12 states are living in poverty.
policy options
This report summarizes more than 100 Medicare savings options and their implications.
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the latest
- State Demonstration Proposals to Integrate Care and Align Financing for Dual Eligible Beneficiaries
- A State-by-State Snapshot of Poverty Among Seniors: Findings From Analysis of the Supplemental Poverty Measure
- Medicare's Role for Older Women
infographic
Medicare's Role and Future Challenges
Half of all beneficiaries had incomes below $22,500 in 2012.
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current issues
The Affordable Care Act included improvements to Medicare’s benefits as well as savings that strengthened Medicare’s financing.
- Summary of ACA’s Medicare Provisions
- Changes to Medicare Advantage
- The Independent Payment Advisory Board
dual eligibles
- MAP: State Demonstration Proposals to Integrate Care and Align Financing
- Medicare Health Plans and Dually Eligible Beneficiaries: Industry Perspectives on the Current and Future Market
- Medicare's Role for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries
perspectives
Nov 2012 | Drew Altman
The News Media and "Entitlement Reform"
Kaiser President Drew Altman discusses why news organizations should focus on avoiding the label “entitlement reform” in covering the budget deficit reduction debate.