Protecting Medicare Advantage is smart politics that helps seniors
It's a good time for our Republican elected officials in D.C. to reinforce the long-standing Conservative tradition of protecting our seniors.
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Alabama sees poor ranking on state Medicare scorecard
A new report placed Alabama's Medicare performance among the ten worst states nationwide.
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See recent postsAlabama veterans and seniors need a strong Medicare advantage
Seniors and veterans deserve to know that the care they rely on today will still be there tomorrow.
Rep. Sewell welcomes cancer advocates to Washington, urges passage of HR842
Sewell welcomed cancer advocates, highlighting legislation to ensure access to cutting-edge early detection screenings for seniors.
September 17, 2025
Rep. Sewell files bill to freeze Medicare home health spending, block proposed cuts
This legislation would pause impending funding reductions to give Congress and the industry time to develop a better, more sustainable payment system.
Reconciliation bill threatens rural health care in the state
Alabama could lose billions with cuts to Medicaid, straining rural hospitals and reducing care access for vulnerable residents.
Medicaid, Medicare in Alabama would face cuts under Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”
Nonpartisan health policy institution KFF estimated 170,000 Alabamians will become uninsured if the "Big Beautiful Bill" is signed into law.
Tuberville champions Medicaid cuts, ending benefits for noncitizens
U.S. House Republicans have proposed an array of spending cuts for Medicaid totaling at least $880 billion.
Sens. Britt, Tuberville vote for Senate Republicans’ budget plan
Republican senators used a contested scoring method to claim an estimated $3.8 trillion in tax cuts won’t increase the deficit.
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See recent postsLife-changing cancer detection legislation has Alabama roots
Legislation would establish Medicare coverage for new blood tests capable of detecting cancer at early stages.