Physicians face a 21 percent cut to Medicare reimbursement on March 1. Unless Congress acts, patient services could suffer.

• Medical Bills Burden Medicare-Eligible Patients

Health Care Reform: Can It Be Revived?

By Tamara Lytle

After Republican Scott Brown's win in the Massachusetts U.S. Senate election, reform legislation's future is uncertain.

• A Game-Changer for Reform Advocates
• Get the Facts on Health-Care Reform Legislation

Musical Icon Promotes New Medicare Rx Benefit

By Michelle Diament

The man who got the nation twistin', Chubby Checker, touts a new law that helps more people pay for drug coverage.

The Battle to Lower Drug Costs

By Elizabeth Agnvall

The Senate pledges to close Medicare's "doughnut hole" coverage gap but prohibits importation of cheaper drugs.

Reform Could Expand Patient-Centered Programs

From 'Inside E Street'

In this video clip, two governors describe local health reform efforts to make care more accessible and affordable.

• Watch the Full 'Inside E Street' Program: Health Reform Challenge

Priced Out of Coverage?

By Michael Zielenziger

Learn how health care reform bills tackle the insurance company practice of charging older Americans more for coverage.

Select a Medicare Drug Plan

By Patricia Barry

Medicare Part D helps you pay for your prescription drugs. Use our guide to find the right plan for you.

Toward Cost-Effective Health Care

From 'Inside E Street'

In this video, Budget Director Peter Orszag discusses the goals of the health care bill and answers the question: Does the legislation reflect reform's true cost?

House Passes Health-Care Reform Bill

By Jim Toedtman

Lowering premiums and Medicare prescription costs are among the bill's goals. Learn how the legislation would affect you and yours.

Dodge the Part D Coverage Gap

AARP's new "Doughnut Hole Calculator" can help you save money on the drugs you take under Medicare Part D. Try out the tool now.

• For help using the calculator, check out answers to our Frequently Asked Questions.
• Read AARP Bulletin Today's article on how the Doughnut Hole Calculator works.

Medicare Advantage Insurers—Misleading Customers?

By Patricia Barry

Some of the people enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans feel deceived by rate hike notices from their insurers. Find out why.

How Will Health Care Reform Help Older Americans?

By Seniors to Seniors

In a new series of videos, patients, physicians, and health care advocates address how health care reform would safeguard Medicare.

• Get the Facts on Health-Care Reform Legislation

Sick and Broke?

By Sharon Kay

Tens of millions of Americans have health insurance but are not really protected: Their coverage is so skimpy that a medical crisis could mean financial ruin.

Who Decides Your Fate?

By Michael Haederle

A proposal in health-care reform legislation has stirred up misconceptions about end-of-life decisions. The truth: It would empower you to determine your care, step by specific step.

New Bills Aim to Expand Medicare

By Patricia Barry

Uninsured people ages 50 to 64 are caught in a health-care twilight zone—old enough to be facing more medical problems but too young for Medicare. New health proposals in Congress aim to help.

What's the Deal With the Medicare 'Doughnut Hole'?

From Erickson Retirement Home Town Hall Meeting

Video: Former AARP CEO Bill Novelli explains the prescription-drug coverage gap in Medicare Part D—what it is and how it came about.

Is Your Neighbor Getting a Better Medicare Deal?

By Susan Jaffe

Based on county rates, Medicare Advantage plans provide unequal benefits.