Stories tagged: "Medicare"

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Politics Trump’s Latest Order Defunds Medicare for Millions of Arizonans, Rewards the Wealthy

President Trump said he wouldn’t cut Medicare or Social Security on the campaign trail, but his 2020 budget said otherwise.

Elle Meyers Elle Meyers Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner August 13, 2020 8:02 am MST
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Health ‘More Broken Promises’: Arizona Reps Blast Trump’s Budget Cuts to Social Security, Medicaid, And Medicare

Arizona Democrats are criticizing President Donald Trump’s 2021 budget proposal that includes billions of dollars in cuts to Medicare.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner February 14, 2020 8:00 am MST
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Health McSally Silent on Trump’s Comments About Making Cuts to Medicare

Here’s what Arizona senior advocates, lawmakers, and senior residents are saying after Trump announced potential cuts to Medicare and Social Security.

Brandy Rae Ramirez Brandy Rae Ramirez January 27, 2020 5:59 pm MST
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Health The Alarming Reality of America’s Elder Care Crisis

Many people believe Medicare will cover long-term care costs, such as fees associated with going into a nursing home. It doesn't.

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil January 27, 2020 9:30 am MST

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