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The Latest Breaking News from Medicare Advantage

Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Some retirees aren’t allowed to choose

These shifts to Medicare Advantage can save money for the companies and state and local government employers.

Fortune

Concierge medicine is gaining popularity among older adults—but don't count on Medicare to pay for its biggest fees

Just like any medical provider, concierge doctors may or may not choose to accept insurance, including Medicare.

Fortune

Delays, denials, debt and the growing privatization of Medicare

Medicare Advantage enrollees report treatment denials and delays in payment, leading to harmful outcomes in healthcare

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10% of Medicare beneficiaries have a claim denied. Here's how to appeal a decision

If you are denied coverage by Medicare, you have the right to appeal the decision.

Fortune

These Are the Key Decisions You Need to Make for Retirement

These important issues are all connected and can affect your taxes, likely setting them at a certain level for the rest of your retirement.

Kiplinger

What Does Medicare Not Cover? Eight Things You Should Know

Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.

Kiplinger

Medicare Basics: 12 Things You Need to Know

There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more.

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Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby Boomers

Emergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan.

Kiplinger

CVS Stock Plunges as Medicare Advantage Costs Spike

CVS Health came up short of Q1 earnings estimates and slashed its full-year outlook as medical costs surged. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

An East Texas County Fights a Bitter Battle Over a Reborn Hospital

As a rural hospital in Crockett struggles with the cost of indigent and other unpaid care, a torn community weighs how to keep its local hospital open and financially viable.

Texas Observer

Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors

Most Medicare enrollees have two or more chronic conditions, making them eligible for a program that rewards physicians for doing more to manage their care. But not many doctors have joined.

WEKU

Hospital and insurer battles over Medicare Advantage set to grow

Some providers have already taken the extraordinary step of terminating contracts with Medicare plans.

Axios

Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 396 Points as UnitedHealth Spirals

Large-cap healthcare stocks slumped after regulators set a disappointing reimbursement rate for Medicare Advantage plans.

Kiplinger

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1

Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs from January 1 to March 31 — you can change Advantage plans, switch to original Medicare, and enroll in a Part D drug plan.

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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Is Up But Growth Is Slowing

The Medicare Part C plans now account for at least 50% of Medicare enrollment in 26 states.

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Sempre Health's innovative approach improves medication adherence and lowers costs

Initiatives like GoodRx and Sempre Health are working towards transparency and affordability in the drug supply chain to improve medication adherence. Blue...

Kiplinger

Medicare and Moving: A Guide to Keeping Your Coverage

Your Medicare plan’s coverage area will determine if you need to make changes after a move.

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Salon

Alarm over Trump allies' Medicare plot

Right-wingers want to make fraud-riddled Medicare Advantage "the default enrollment option"

Roll Call

‘Site-neutral’ hospital policy muddles health package progress - Roll Call

Proposals to restrict hospital billing rates in outpatient clinics divides lawmakers, with concerns about rural hospitals stalling progress.

Kiplinger

Don’t Let a Medicare Mistake Haunt Your Retirement

It’s vital to carefully consider your options so that you get the appropriate coverage for your specific needs.

Roll Call

Biden administration finalizes prior authorization changes - Roll Call

The rule would require government health plans to respond to non-urgent authorization requests no later than seven calendar days.

Kiplinger

Medicare Advantage Enrollee Numbers Are Rising — Here's Why

Enrollment in Medicare Advantage plans has outpaced expectations, but people should use caution when viewing these plans, expert says.

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UnitedHealth Group Exceeds Expectations in Q4 Despite Soaring Medical Costs

UnitedHealth Group announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings but surprised Wall Street with a 16% increase in medical costs. Rising medical ex...

Fortune

How to use Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment to switch plans or move into Traditional Medicare

This is a key year to think about making a switch due to trends in Medicare Advantage plans, rising prescription costs and Medicare itself.

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