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Medicare

No, traditional Medicare doesn't offer grocery cards or other non-medical benefits

Medicare

VERIFYING Kamala Harris’ claim that Trump tried to cut Medicare every year he was president

Former President Trump's annual budget proposals would have reduced spending on Medicare. Most of the cuts targeted medical providers rather than people's benefits.
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.
Scams

No, you won’t get a $6,400 spending allowance from a free health insurance plan

The ACA marketplace’s open enrollment season is also open season for scammers, who look to prey on people overwhelmed by the health insurance marketplace.
Scams

There is no spending allowance from a free health insurance plan

The ACA marketplace’s open enrollment season is also open season for scammers, who look to prey on people overwhelmed by the health insurance marketplace.
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.