HHS’ Becerra on enrolling in Medicare, annual Covid vaccines, and seniors’ mental health

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra sat down with STAT on his 65th birthday to talk about enrolling in Medicare, annual Covid vaccines, and seniors' mental health.

WASHINGTON — The hottest birthday spot in town: A Hispanic senior center in northwest D.C.

That’s where Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra heralded his 65th birthday Thursday morning, with songs sung by the center’s choir, speeches about Covid-19 vaccines, and a giant replica of a Medicare card to signify his new eligibility for the federal program he oversees. Cake was absent – too many seniors with diabetes.

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