Legislation
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Bill Could Limit Treasury Unit's Ability to Probe Insurers
By Allison BellThe Federal Insurance Office would have to first try to get data from public sources or other agencies.
September 21, 2023
Medicare Can Cover a Lot More Home Care: Witness to Senate PanelMedicare advocate Judith Stein said the idea that home care coverage is a short-term benefit is wrong.
September 19, 2023
Groups Blast GOP Budget Over 'Death Panel' for Social SecurityA draft budget resolution proposes a debt commission that could recommend Social Security and Medicare cuts.
September 19, 2023
12 New Medicare Bills to Watch This FallIdeas with bipartisan support include increasing coverage of obesity drugs and acupuncture.
September 18, 2023
New Retirement Bill Calls for Brokerage Window WarningThe bill would require a four-part warning to be displayed before plan participants choose this option.
September 15, 2023
New Bill Requires IRS to Create Short Form for Taxpayers Living AbroadThe bill would also expand the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion to include retirement income earned overseas.
September 13, 2023
New Bipartisan Bill Raises Social Security SSI Savings CapsThe caps haven't been raised since 1984, the bill's sponsors say.
September 12, 2023
Health Insurer Group Names an Interim CEOJulie Simon Miller, a Senate veteran, will lead AHIP into the fall budget bill wars.