Legislation
Breaking news and analysis on the latest legislation and activities affecting financial services from Capitol Hill.
Higher-Income Medicare Enrollees Worry About Provider Access
By Allison BellThey are also thinking hard about which providers they can see, according to a new eHealth survey.
February 22, 2023
New Bill Cuts IRS Funding to Boost Social Security, MedicareSen. Rick Scott's Protect Our Seniors Act is drawing skepticism from Social Security advocates.
February 21, 2023
Debate: Would Increasing Stock Buyback Tax Make a Difference?Our tax experts discuss Biden's proposal to quadruple the existing stock buyback tax.
February 16, 2023
New Bill Would Boost Social Security Benefits by $2,400 a YearThe bill would fund the increase with a 12.4% investment tax on high earners and an expanded payroll tax.
February 15, 2023
Sen. Wyden Urges CMS to Enact Medicare Advantage Marketing ChangesThe agency recently made proposals to crack down on deceptive marketing and improve provider directories.
February 14, 2023
New Senate Bill Would Increase Stock Buyback TaxThe Stock Buyback Accountability Act would increase the buyback tax rate to 4% from 1%.
February 14, 2023
Bill to Strike Social Security Windfall Provision Is BackA congressional report analyzes what removing the WEP might mean for millions of public workers.
February 10, 2023
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Alzheimer's Project Reauthorization BillThe bill would add no long-term care finance provisions.