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New Executive Order Aims to Lower Rx Costs

AARP calls on Congress to protect and strengthen Medicare's ability to slash drug prices for older adults

History

Social Security, Medicare Changed Aging

Finance, health care worries were transformed

Advocacy

From Our CEO: Safeguard Medicare

Urgent action is needed to preserve it, Social Security

Medicare Work Together?

SSA handles Medicare enrollment

For most, Medicare begins at 65

Not usually, but sometimes

If you receive Social Security, yes

Medicare Part B is automatic

You'll have to pay the difference

How to help a sick or aging relative

Expansion is planned for July

Screenings, tests and therapy

Yes, under specific circumstances

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A new way to spread costs over months

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