Ken Pease Shares His Medicare Story

Mr. Pease joined Senate Democrats on Wednesday and shared his story about how the health care he got thanks to Medicare saved his life. We must save Medicare for current and future retirees.

Medicare, Long-Term Care and Long-Term Care Insurance

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More than 3 million Medicare beneficiaries has cardiovascular disease and/or obesity or were overweight in 2020. They can't afford to pay $969 a month for Ozempic or $1,349 a month for Wegovy.
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Sanders Launches Probe of 'Outrageously Overpriced' Ozempic and Wegovy | Common Dreams
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee chair said that the popular medications "will not do any good for the millions of patients who cannot afford them."
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More than 66% of Alabamians support Medicaid expansion, but Republicans continue to vote against it. #MedicaidAwarenessMonth
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Alabama Arise advocates for Medicaid expansion amid GOP resistance
More than 230 supporters of Alabama Arise Action convened at the Statehouse in Montgomery.
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Alliance for Retired Americans5 hours ago
Medicare drug price negotiation has NOT harmed innovation or profits like the pharmaceutical industry claimed. It just lowers outrageous drug prices so seniors can afford the lifesaving medicine they need.
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Pharma Giants Opposed to Cost-Lowering Biden Initiative Brag of Billions in Revenue - Accountable US
Bristol Meyer Squibb, AstraZeneca, and Merck—three pharmaceutical giants suing to stop the Biden administration from lowering drug prices through the Inflation Reduction Act—posted $40.33 billion in combined Q1 2024 revenue today.
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Alliance for Retired Americans5 hours ago
No one should die because of hazardous workplace conditions, but that happens each day for more than 300 workers. We must take action to enhance workplace safety and protect workers' right to organize for better conditions.
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Alliance for Retired Americans1 day ago
Fact: Without the Inflation Reduction Act, seniors would not have insulin copays capped at $35 a month, free recommended vaccines, and out-of-pocket costs capped at $2,000 a month starting next year.
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Alliance for Retired Americans1 day ago
How old is "old"? Depends on who you ask.

The important thing to remember is that everyone deserves to live with dignity, no matter what age they are.
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When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later
The older people get, the later they think old age starts, according to a new study.
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