10 Key Facts About Women with Medicare
Medicare is the federal program that provides health coverage to over 66 million people ages 65 and older and younger people with long-term disabilities. More than half of all people…
Coverage of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Medicare
Key Takeaways One million women of reproductive age (20 to 49 years) receive their health insurance coverage from Medicare, qualifying for Medicare coverage because of having a long-term disability. Compared…
An Estimated 1 in 4 Medicare Beneficiaries With Obesity or Overweight Could Be Eligible for Medicare Coverage of Wegovy, an Anti-Obesity Drug, to Reduce Heart Risk
In a new analysis, KFF finds that 3.6 million people with Medicare could be eligible for coverage of Wegovy (semaglutide) now that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the…
A New Use for Wegovy Opens the Door to Medicare Coverage for Millions of People with Obesity
The FDA recently approved a new use for Wegovy (semaglutide), the blockbuster anti-obesity drug, to reduce the risk of heart attacks and stroke in people with cardiovascular disease who are…
Gaps in Medicare Advantage Data Remain Despite CMS Actions to Increase Transparency
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently taken actions to increase transparency in Medicare Advantage, the private plan alternative to traditional Medicare that now provides Medicare coverage…
Medicare Spending on Ozempic and Other GLP-1s Is Skyrocketing
GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro were initially developed to treat type 2 diabetes, but their effectiveness as anti-obesity medications has generated tremendous excitement and high demand among…
What to Know About How Medicare Pays Physicians
More than 65 million people—nearly 20% of the U.S. population—receive their health insurance coverage through the federal Medicare program. In 2021, Medicare spending comprised one-fifth (21%) of national health care…
10 Things to Know About Medicare Advantage Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)
About 12.9 million people received health coverage under both Medicare and Medicaid in 2021. Medicare-Medicaid enrollees, known as dual-eligible individuals, are a diverse group, as nearly half are people of…
Millions of People with Medicare Will Benefit from the New Out-of-Pocket Drug Spending Cap Over Time
In 2025, Medicare beneficiaries will pay no more than $2,000 out of pocket for prescription drugs covered under Part D, Medicare’s outpatient drug benefit. This is due to a provision…
Income and Assets of Medicare Beneficiaries in 2023
More than sixty-five million people ages 65 and older and younger people with long-term disabilities receive their health insurance coverage through the federal Medicare program. While overall satisfaction with the…
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