MERRITT: AARP’s Medicare Profits Roll on As Scandals Engulf Its Plans

MERRITT: AARP’s Medicare Profits Roll on As Scandals Engulf Its Plans – DV Journal

As Republicans in Congress aim at wasteful government spending, they’d do well to scrutinize the nearly $1 billion in annual licensing fees that Medicare indirectly funnels to AARP. The group claims to advocate for seniors, yet it rakes in enormous sums of money from AARP-branded health plans that impose higher costs on taxpayers and older Americans. It’s a flagrant conflict of interest. AARP collects 4.95 percent in royalty payments on every do…

MERRITT: AARP’s Medicare Profits Roll on As Scandals Engulf Its Plans

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Does Medicare Cover Annual Physical Exams? - SteeleOzone

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover annual physical exams? I’ve gotten a physical every year since I turned 50 and would like to find out what Medicare covers when I sign up in a few months. Almost 65 Dear Almost, No, Medicare does not pay for annual physical exams, but it does cover a one-time “Welcome to Medicare” checkup during […] An active digital subscription is required to view this content. Please login below or Subscribe today! The…