Medicare

Under pressure to cut the bill’s cost, Democrats disagree over whether to offer more benefits to older Americans or to cover more of the working poor.

Professors and a recent college graduate respond to a guest essay. Also: Vaccine mandates; erosion of democracy; dental benefits.

Burned-out health professionals and overwhelmed hospitals. Also: The child tax credit; counterterrorism; Democrats and taxes; "Medicare for all."

At least 21 percent of nursing home residents are on antipsychotic drugs, a Times investigation found.

The administration endorses a proposal for the government to negotiate on prices for all U.S. purchasers, not just Medicare.

The $3.5 trillion social policy bill that lawmakers begin drafting this week would touch virtually every American, at every point in life, from conception to old age.

Annual government reports on the solvency of the programs underscored the questions about the long-term viability of Social Security and Medicare.

A new generation of more affordable and stylish hearing aids could help preserve mind, life and limb for millions.

In the large budget bill now in Congress, supporters of the measure see a rare opportunity to advance a popular policy.

For an increasingly important set of drugs, Medicare has been driving up prices. It knows how to do better.

A series of studies in an influential medical journal takes a close look at longstanding gaps in medical care.

President Biden singled out drug prices as an issue he wants included in the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion social policy bill, including allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prices.

The looming financial crisis for seniors.

America needs more infrastructure for the elderly.

The drug from Biogen, called Aduhelm, is expected to generate billions in sales. It could also strain Medicare’s budget within a few years.

The $3.5 trillion blueprint under consideration in the Senate would deliver, at least temporarily, on the economic promise of a unified Washington run by Democrats.

The Alzheimer’s treatment will cost $56,000 per patient, and millions may use it. The result: “crazy numbers” for Medicare.

Democrats are considering moving unilaterally on a sweeping economic package even as bipartisan talks continue on a smaller infrastructure bill.

Democrats are considering moving unilaterally on a sweeping economic package even as bipartisan talks continue on a smaller infrastructure bill.

People who start to exercise before or during middle age typically save from $824 to $1,874 annually on health care costs after retirement.