New Jersey's top two Democratic lawmakers say they won't approve a budget that requires higher deductibles and copays for senior citizens enrolled in a subsidized prescription drug program.

Millions of seniors signed up for popular Medicare Advantage insurance plans don't get the best quality, an independent study found.

The health reform bill signed by President Barack Obama on March 23 increases the services Medicare provides and reduces some prescription drug costs for seniors.

Opinion by Bruce Chernof

Senators appealed to two potent political constituencies on Tuesday, with Democrats seeking additional medical benefits for women and Republicans vowing to preserve and protect Medicare for older Americans.

Democrats appealed to women and Republicans made a pitch to seniors Tuesday in amendments to the Senate health bill that showed how each party is trying to frame the health-care debate.

Republicans launched their latest salvo against President Obama's health-care reform plans Monday, rebranding their existing criticism of his proposals as a new "Health Care Bill of Rights for Seniors." The package immediately drew return fire from Democrats.

The Republican Party issued a new salvo in the health debate Monday with a "seniors' health care bill of rights" that opposed any moves to trim Medicare spending or limit end-of-life care to seniors.

Republicans are targeting older Americans worried about President Barack Obama's health overhaul plans with a "seniors' health care bill of rights."

Opinion by Michael S. Steele

The GOP today introduces the Seniors' Health Care Bill of Rights.