In an ongoing effort to address the needs of people with chronic conditions, Medicare is taking further steps to improve care coordination and transitional care. More

While Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums are generally expected to remain steady in 2013, this PPI Fact Sheet by Leigh Purvis and Lee Rucker finds that premiums for many popular plans wil ... More

Experts and policymakers in Washington are considering a broad range of proposals for reforming Medicare. Below, we present perspectives from leading experts on some of the more frequently mentioned ... More

This Insight on the Issues, by N. Lee Rucker of AARP’s Public Policy Institute, examines current program requirements, shifting program parameters, and success in several MTM programs outside of Part ... More

As the country discusses proposals for reforming Medicare, it is important to keep in mind the profile of the population it serves. This fact sheet provides 10 key facts about the Medicare population. ... More

Despite the absence of Medicare cost sharing for influenza and pneumonia vaccinations, immunization rates among beneficiaries are less than optimal, with even lower rates among African Americans and H ... More

Medicare provides older Americans and people with disabilities with health security. This fact sheet provides an updated overview of the current Medicare program, including the services covered, who i ... More

As the nation considers the future of Medicare, it is important to separate the facts from misconceptions about Medicare coverage, costs to beneficiaries, and efficiency of the program. More

In an effort to improve care and hopefully reduce costs, states and the federal government are seeking new ways to provide services to dual eligible—people eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. Mi ... More

This annually updated AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet provides an overview of the Medicare Part D program, as well as the characteristics of popular prescription drug plans for the coming year ... More