Arizona Capitol Informant

By Ken Freed I am a member of the Arizona Education Association Retired and feel strongly that every person is entitled to be treated fairly and with respect. With that in mind, I applaud the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' recent decision to reconsider its initial 0.09% Medicare Advantage (MA) rate increase for 2027 in favor of a more reasonable 2.48% increase. This final rate underscores an understanding of the medical and financial pressures many seniors face.

By Kelly Cruden I am a happy and grateful Medicare Advantage beneficiary and have been for many years. I've enjoyed access to its affordable medical services and appreciated many of its “extra” benefits included at no additional cost. My vision, dental, and prescription drugs are all covered under Medicare Advantage. I can even participate in wellness events and exercise classes. For seniors, these benefits aren't really extras, but are necessary for our independent living.

Vicki Barber Sometimes it seems like leaders in Washington, D.C. forget that the decisions they make have real-world consequences communities for their constituents. At least, that’s how it feels for me when lawmakers talk a big game about supporting seniors, only to then make policy changes that hurt the programs we count on every day. Medicare Advantage, which more than 35 million seniors and Americans with disabilities use to access the health care and services they need,

By Catherine Pomeroy Every winter, my husband and I make the long trip from Michigan to Arizona to see our family, enjoy the weather, and spend time with our grandkids. At our age, good health makes those moments possible, and for me, that means being enrolled in Medicare Advantage. Over the years, my plan has transformed my life. It covers things traditional Medicare doesn’t, like dental, vision, and hearing care. It also helps with prescriptions, preventive screenings, and

PHOENIX — Anna Cicero, a retired educator who lives in Chandler with her daughter and grandson, held her utility bill up while speaking behind a podium in the Rose Garden of the Arizona Capitol. She spoke passionately about rising utility rates and their effects on her family. “I can try to find cheaper eggs or just skip cholesterol,” Cicero said. “But I cannot switch to a cheaper electrical company.” Cicero said she’s scared to check her bill every month. Two other concerned

Dear Editor, There has been a lot of talk in Washington, D.C. about cutting Medicare Advantage. I want to make sure that the lawmakers who support those cuts know how much it would hurt seniors like me. After years of working and contributing our fair share, we shouldn’t have to worry about losing the health benefits we rely on because some Members of Congress think cutting Medicare Advantage would be a good way to save money. I’m a retiree who moved here from Washington last

Anna Cicero, a retired educator who lives in Chandler with her daughter and grandson, held her utility bill up while speaking behind a podium in the Rose Garden of the Arizona Capitol. She spoke passionately about the rising utility rates and their effects on her family. “I can try to find cheaper eggs or just skip cholesterol,” Cicero said. “But I cannot switch to a cheaper electrical company.” Cicero said she’s scared to check her bill every month. Two other concerned Arizo

PHOENIX — Anna Cicero, a retired educator who lives in Chandler with her daughter and grandson, held her utility bill up while speaking behind a podium in the Rose Garden of the Arizona Capitol. She spoke passionately about the rising utility rates and their effects on her family. “I can try to find cheaper eggs or just skip cholesterol,” Cicero said. “But I cannot switch to a cheaper electrical company.” Cicero said she’s scared to check her bill every month. Two other conce

As a parent, I want to do everything I can to protect my kids, whether on the playground, in the classroom, or through social media on their phones. And like so many parents, I’ve felt the growing concern that my kids' digital world doesn’t have the safeguards it should.

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Arizona State University partners with the Community Innovation Partnership (CIP) and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce to host an insightful discussion on AI in city infrastructure.

Arizona State University partners with the Community Innovation Partnership (CIP) and the Tempe Chamber of Commerce to host an insightful discussion on AI in city infrastructure.

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