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Medicare Costs Are Rising in 2027 — Experts Tell Us What Retirees Should Do Now

The 2026 Medicare Trustees Report indicates that premiums and deductibles for Medicare Parts A and B will rise next year. However, policy experts and insurance...

Saving Advice · Sep 21

Over Half a Million Medicare Enrollees Join $50 GLP-1 Bridge, Pointing to Strong Demand Among Older Adults

More than 500,000 Medicare enrollees signed up for the $50 GLP-1 Bridge in two months what it means for eligibility, costs, and coverage after 2027.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

Medicare's ACCESS Model Adds Heart Failure, COPD, Addiction, and Tobacco Tracks for Original Medicare Patients in April 2027

Medicare's ACCESS model will add heart failure, COPD, addiction, and tobacco tracks in April 2027. Who qualifies, what it costs, and how to sign up.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

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Medicare Expands Voluntary Tech-Based ACCESS Model to Heart Failure, COPD, and Addiction Care in Spring 2027

Medicare's ACCESS model adds heart failure, COPD, addiction, and tobacco tracks in spring 2027. Who qualifies, what it may cost, and what to check.

Medical Daily · Sep 17

This Dividend Stock Is Staging a Turnaround in 2026 and Pays More Than 2.4%

UnitedHealth is staging a turnaround after raising full-year adjusted EPS guidance. The firm also pays an annualized dividend of $9.28 with a yield above 2.4%.

Barchart · Sep 16

Appealed Prior Authorization Denials Are Often Overturned, but Reversal Rates Range from 16% to 93% by Insurer

Many insurance denials are reversed on appeal, but odds vary by plan. Learn how internal appeals and external reviews work and what to do first.

Medical Daily · Sep 15

Half of Medicare Advantage Quality Thresholds Got Harder for 2027, and Star Ratings Post in Early October

CMS draft cutpoints show that about half of Medicare Advantage quality thresholds tightened for 2027. What star ratings mean when you compare plans.

Medical Daily · Sep 14

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What Happens to Medicare When a Retiree Moves to Another State?

Moving from Ohio to Florida, California to Arizona, or any other state doesn’t mean starting Medicare from scratch. Your Medicare Part A and Part B...

Saving Advice · Sep 13

A $2,071 Social Security Check Sounds Livable — Until These 6 Bills Come Out First

A monthly Social Security check of $2,071 may sound workable, particularly for someone entering retirement with a paid-off car, a modest lifestyle, and few debts....

Saving Advice · Sep 13

Dear UnitedHealth Stock Fans, Mark Your Calendars for October 1

UnitedHealth is removing prior-authorization hurdles for 1,700 services. Less paperwork sounds great, but what does it mean for UNH investors?

Barchart · Sep 12

Medicare Advantage Members Facing 2027 Plan Exits and Expected Benefit Cuts Should Check Doctor Networks Before October 15

Insurers are expected to trim 2027 Medicare Advantage benefits and exit some markets. How seniors can confirm a plan is ending and keep their doctors.

Medical Daily · Sep 11

Federal Regulators Bar Eleven Medical Equipment Suppliers That Billed Medicare for Beneficiaries Who Had Already Died

CMS barred 11 medical equipment suppliers tied to $3.4 billion in suspected fraudulent billing, saying all of them billed for deceased beneficiaries.

Medical Daily · Sep 10

Is Humana Stock Outperforming the Dow?

Humana has outperformed the broader Dow Jones index over the past year. Moreover, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about its prospects.

Barchart · Sep 9

6 Charges on Your Medicare Statement You Should Never Ignore

That Medicare statement arriving in the mail may look like another piece of paperwork you can glance at and file away, but doing that could...

Saving Advice · Sep 9

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Everybody Loves Your Money · Sep 3

Could Someone Be Collecting a Commission From Your Health Insurance Without Your Knowledge?

A health insurance agent or broker can earn a commission from an insurance company when they help someone enroll in a plan, and that payment may never appear as a separate charge on the consumer’s bill. That does not automatically mean something shady happened, but it does create an important…

Kiplinger · Sep 3

8 Changes Coming to Medicare in 2027

Prepare for rising Part D costs, shrinking drug plan options, and newly negotiated prescription prices before Open Enrollment begins.

Saving Advice · Aug 28

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Two Months Away — 7 Things You Can Start Gathering Now

Medicare Open Enrollment doesn’t begin until October 15, but waiting until then to figure out what you need can turn a straightforward insurance review into...

The Free Financial Advisor · Aug 27

Florida Health System Agrees to $541.5 Million Settlement Over Medicare Advantage Diagnosis Codes

A Florida healthcare provider has agreed to a massive $541.5 million settlement with the federal government over allegations that unsupported diagnosis codes helped drive up Medicare Advantage payments.

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Saving Advice · Aug 23

What Happens to Your Money If You’re in the Hospital for 30 Days?

A month in the hospital can turn your financial life upside down even when you have good health insurance. The medical bills are the obvious...

Saving Advice · Aug 21

Moving to Another State on Medicare? 7 Coverage Changes to Check Before You Go

Retirement sometimes comes with a new ZIP code; perhaps you’re moving closer to grandchildren, escaping high housing costs, or finally heading somewhere warmer. But packing...

Barchart · Aug 20

The Biggest Players in a $500 Billion Market Are Exiting. Here’s Why Costco Just Entered.

Costco is entering Medicare through SCAN just as major insurers scale back, giving the retailer another way to deepen its relationship with its aging customer base.

Barchart · Aug 20

As Costco Launches Medicare Advantage Plans, Here’s How You Should Play COST Stock

Costco is moving into Medicare with SCAN Group, adding healthcare to its growing business mix. So, what does the move mean for investors and COST stock?

Medical Daily · Aug 20

Medicare Pays Doctors Less for Cataract Surgery, and Patients Are Being Offered Laser Upgrades Costing Thousands

Medicare pays about $520 for cataract surgery, down 20 percent in a decade, and laser add-ons cost patients $1,000 to $3,000 per eye.

Kiplinger · Aug 19

The Kirkland Signature Care Plan? Costco Prepares Move Into Medicare Advantage

From bulk goods to healthcare coverage, Costco plans its expansion into senior health plans pending government approval.

Medical Daily · Aug 19

Aetna Will Not Pay Brokers on 123 Medicare Advantage Plans in 33 States for Next Year

Aetna told marketing organizations it will not pay commissions on 123 Medicare Advantage plans in 33 states for the 2027 plan year.

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