What to know about Medicare in Washington
Washington offers various Medicare options, including Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap. Learn more here.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
Over many years, Kennedy has been clear about his beliefs on vaccines in dozens of interviews, podcasts and social media posts.
Trump Administration Rescinds Grant Freeze Memo—Here’s Everything We Know
The temporary moratorium on some federal financial assistance programs was set to take effect Tuesday, setting off widespread confusion.
RFK Jr. first hearing takeaways: Vaccines, abortion, and government healthcare
President Donald Trump's nominee for HHS Secretary, RFK Jr., navigated questions on abortion, vaccines, and social welfare as he hopes to secure Senate support.
Federal assistance freeze won’t halt Social Security or Medicare payments
Nothing in this memo should be construed to impact Medicare or Social Security benefits,” the memo from the Office of Management and Budget reads.
Lawmakers propose huge tax increase for single-payer health care in Washington state | Opinion
The trust is essentially the first step toward a single-payer, government-based system for Washington state.” | Opinion
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Ozempic, Wegovy and other new drugs are selected for Medicare's price negotiations
The Biden administration says popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manuf
Trump signs executive order to restrict transgender care for youths
The order attempts to end federal funding or support for gender-transition care for people under the age of 19. It is set to face legal challenges.
Ozempic, Wegovy and other drugs are among 15 selected for Medicare's price negotiations
WASHINGTON — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday.
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Portland-based ZoomCare to accept Medicare and Medicare Advantage
ZoomCare is now accepting Medicare and Medicare Advantage at all 45 of its clinics in Oregon and Washington, a sea change for the chain that began life as a single urgent care location in the Portland area. Previously, Zoom only accepted commercial ...
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Ozempic is in the next round of Medicare drug price negotiations. See the full list of 15 medications
The Biden administration unveiled the next 15 prescription drugs that will be subject to price negotiations between manufacturers and Medicare. It kicks off the second phase of a landmark ...
Lawmakers oppose Trump’s reversal on Medicare drug prices
Concern is growing among Democrats after President Donald Trump reversed some of the former president’s executive orders, including efforts to reduce prescription drug costs for Medicare and