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House Tax Panel Releases Partial Version of Trump Bill
By Erik Wasson and John HarneyMany proposals that Republicans have been discussing recently, like a tax hike for millionaires, are absent from the bill.
May 01, 2025
IRS Releases 2026 Contribution Limits for HSAsThe annual contribution limit for an individual under a high deductible health plan will be $4,400.
April 27, 2025
Trump Says He Would Veto Cuts to Social SecurityHis comments put hard limits on Congress as it starts work on a tax-and-spending package.
April 17, 2025
UnitedHealth to Ask for Higher 2026 PricesMedicare Advantage enrollees' use of care increased twice as fast as the insurance company had expected.
April 17, 2025
HHS May End Medicare Advice, Elder Rights and Respite Care ProgramsThe department is trying to reorganize and streamline its operations, reduce headcount and cut spending.
April 16, 2025
Trump Aims to Cut Medicare Prescription Coverage CostsA new executive order could change Part D benefit rules and a new Medicare drug price negotiation program.
April 08, 2025
Q4 Claim Spike Increases 2026 Medicare Advantage SubsidiesPlans will get more federal financial support because older clients used more health care.
April 03, 2025
Senate Approves Dr. Oz as Medicare Agency Head by 53-45 VoteThe former medical talk show host has suggested that the Medicare Advantage program needs to cut marketing costs.