RFK Jr. Confused Medicare and Medicaid

RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing
Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary.
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,
RFK Jr. fumbles Medicare basics during second confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominee for HHS secretary, seemed unfamiliar with the massive insurance program during Thursday’s hearing, mistakenly saying Medicare Part A mainly paid for primary care or physicians.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggles to answer questions on Medicare and Medicaid at confirmation hearing
In a contentious confirmation hearing to be the nation's top health official, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. struggled to answer questions about how he would reform Medicaid or Medicare, the government health care programs used by millions of disabled,
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. 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. 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.
Medicare Change Backed by 20,000 People in New Letters
New letters urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to expand Medicare and Medicaid to include FDA-approved ...
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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 ...
Exclusive: 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.
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 ...
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.
Enrolling in Medicare? 3 Ways Retirees Can Lower Their Costs
Fidelity puts the average cost of healthcare in retirement at $165,000 for someone aged 65 retiring in 2024, and that's just ...
Medicare, Social Security Immune From Trump’s Federal Freeze
Unclear if sweeping executive order will affect Medicaid and other federal assistance programs for older Americans.
What is the deductible for Medicare Part A in 2025? This is the annual amount
Medicare Part A plays a crucial role in covering hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice and some home health services for eligible beneficiaries. However, while Med ...