Opinion Opinion | Life-changing cancer detection legislation has Alabama roots Legislation would establish Medicare coverage for new blood tests capable of detecting cancer at early stages. Claudia HardyMarch 4, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Fighting obesity requires bold solutions. Proposed Medicare rule is just that Right now, our state’s most vulnerable populations that rely on Medicare and Medicaid are unable to access anti-obesity medications. Kelly ReeseFebruary 14, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell reintroduces bill to expand access to early detection cancer screenings The bill would increase seniors’ timely access to multi-cancer early detection technology by creating a pathway to Medicare coverage. StaffFebruary 4, 2025
President Trump ends program to lower prescription prices, make disease therapy available Trump reversed a Biden order that sought to lower drug prices and make gene and cell therapies for cancer and other disease treatment available... Josh MoonJanuary 21, 2025
Congress Rep. Sewell introduces legislation to support rural hospitals On National Rural Health Day, Sewell introduced bipartisan legislation to expand and fund a federal grant program supporting rural hospitals. Chance PhillipsNovember 22, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell reviews updates on her work via Telephone Town Hall Congresswoman Sewell's town hall shared details about the Medicare drug price cuts and financial assistance administered to Alabama farmers. Mary Claire WootenAugust 28, 2024
Local news Montgomery council upholds mayor’s veto on insurance switch Montgomery is set to transition from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama to AMWINS for its Medicare-eligible retirees' insurance. StaffDecember 20, 2023
State How Alabamians will be affected by the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation program About 166,000 Alabamians will see lower drug prices as a result of the negotiations. Patrick DarringtonSeptember 8, 2023
Health Medicare Open Enrollment open until Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment began Saturday, Oct.15, and will remain open until Dec. 7. StaffOctober 17, 2022
Congress Sewell receives 2022 “Medicare Advantage Champion” award Congresswoman Sewell is the only Alabama lawmaker to receive the award. StaffOctober 3, 2022