Analysis by CAHC President Joel White was included in a Heartland Daily News article on the start of Medicare’s annual enrollment period.
An analysis by Edmund Haislmaier of The Heritage Foundation and Joel White, of the Council for Affordable Health Coverage finds that as a result of Medicare drug coverage changes under the IRA, many providers dropped out, leaving seniors with fewer choices. Also, the IRA caused premiums for Medicare Part D to jump by more than 90 percent in 10 states for 2025.
“Now you know what ‘we finally beat Medicare’ really means,” write the authors referring to President Biden’s misspoken words during the debate with Donald Trump in June.