RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid

RFK Jr. grilled on Medicare: What is Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B and Medicaid? What are they?
Senators grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on if and how he would reform Medicaid and Medicare during his first confirmation hearing to become the next secretary of Health and Human Services.
RFK Jr. Struggles to Answer Questions About Medicare, Medicaid Reform
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions from Sen. Bill Cassidy (R., La.,) about Medicare and Medicaid. When asked about how care for people who are eligible for both federal health programs could be integrated,
R.F.K. Jr. Appears Unfamiliar With Key Elements of Medicare and Medicaid
In testimony to the Senate Finance Committee, Mr. Kennedy seemed to confuse the two government programs that cover more than 150 million Americans.
RFK Jr. Has a Lot to Learn About Medicaid
Put on the spot, a lot of Americans might hesitate over the difference between Medicaid and Medicare. People who aren’t affected by one of these programs, which together enroll about 150 million people in the U.
RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid: Here's the Difference
The HHS Secretary nominee confused Medicare and Medicaid programs, though he would be responsible for them. We break down the difference.
RFK Jr. stumbles over basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy struggled to identify and explain the fundamental aspects of Medicare, which provides coverage to older and disabled Americans.
Map Shows States With Highest Medicare Costs for 2025
More than 65 million Americans rely on the program for their health insurance, with a significant proportion of those being ...
Cowboys QB Dak Prescott supports effort to get cancer test covered by Medicare
Bill to pay for multi-cancer early detection screening test has bipartisan support, but just ran out of time last session.
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Bipartisan bill offers big Medicare physician pay hike
A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to hike Medicare fees for doctors by 6.62%, offsetting inflation and cuts made this ...
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Trump's CMS signals flexibility on Medicare drug price negotiation, sparking new questions for RFK Jr.
The Trump administration’s Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has signaled that it will be revamping the process ...
US govt looks to bring 'greater transparency' in Medicare drug price negotiations
The U.S. government said on Wednesday it will consider opportunities to "bring greater transparency" for the Medicare drug ...
Does Medicare cover deviated septum surgery?
Medicare may cover medically necessary deviated septum surgery, but there are specific rules and exclusions to be aware of.
Can You Really Switch Medigap And Medicare Advantage Plans Any Time?
Once a person buys a Medigap policy, it is guaranteed renewable. With few exceptions, the insurer must renew the policy each ...
Here Are 7 Medicare Changes for 2025 That You Should Know About
Premiums and deductibles tend to increase regularly, and 2025 is no exception. The Part A annual deductible for hospital ...
A permanent Medicare telehealth expansion is an easy bipartisan victory
There’s no better model of efficiency — the very platform of the Trump administration — than telehealth, which has proven to ...