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UnitedHealth faces federal scrutiny into whistleblower claims

Attention comes in wake of ex-employees’ allegations that insurer paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers and used improper tactics to gain Medicare Advantage enrollees

The Guardian - US

Should You Ditch Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Most People Do

If you want to switch your Medicare Advantage plan or enroll in original Medicare, you're not alone. Here's when it's a good idea and how to go about it.

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Medicare cuts in play as Senate GOP hones budget bill - Roll Call

As Senate Republicans go deep into reconciliation bill-drafting mode, Medicare is increasingly coming up as a potential pay-for.

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10 Medicare Plans That Look Helpful—Until You Read the Fine Print

Choosing the right Medicare plan is one of the most important financial and health decisions older adults make. With so many plans promising lower premiums,...

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Can UnitedHealth Stock Hit $552 in 2025?

With a recent leadership change and insider buying, UnitedHealth Group is poised for a potential recovery, as analysts predict the stock could reach $552 in 2025.

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How to Appeal a Health Insurance Denial

If your insurer refuses to pay for a treatment or procedure that you believe should be covered, use our guide to appeal.

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What Medicare Covers When You Travel in the US and Abroad

Medical emergencies can happen at any time. Knowing what Medicare coverage you have, anywhere in the world, can help you avoid a massive bill.

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Revealed: UnitedHealth secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers

A Guardian investigation finds insurer quietly paid facilities that helped it gain Medicare enrollees and reduce hospitalizations. Whistleblowers allege harm to residents

The Guardian - US

Stock Market Today: Stocks Climb More Walls of Worry

Volatility is back in a normal range, and the trend for the main equity indexes remains positive despite specific and general headwinds.

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UnitedHealth under investigation over alleged Medicare fraud, report says

UnitedHealth said it was not notified about the “supposed criminal investigation reported.”

The Independent UK

9 Medicare Changes to Watch in 2026

Learn about the benefits that become permanent features of Medicare in 2026 and how they have been changed or updated since their inception.

Kiplinger

Don't Let Chronic Illness Drain Your Retirement Savings

If you have a chronic illness, you know that the proper care can be expensive and, in many cases, lifelong. Here's how to get the healthcare you need in retirement.

Kiplinger

How to Access Your Parents’ Medicare: Enroll and Manage Their Care

Getting access to your parents' Medicare or Medicare Advantage accounts is easiest when they're healthy. But you still have options if they are incapacitated.

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Breakups between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans have increased. Sometimes, patients get to leave plans, too

It's usually challenging for patients to get out of Medicare Advantage. It can be easier if hospitals leave, first.

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My Advice for Enrolling in Medicare Part B — Based on Experience

Enrolling in Medicare is notoriously complicated and can result in penalties if you get the timing wrong. Here are some valuable tips for first-timers.

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UnitedHealth Group: Pariah to Pole Position to Buy the Dip Levels

UnitedHealthcare Group is the best house in a rough neighborhood as its still a very profitable vertically integrated healthcare company, not just an insurer.

MarketBeat

2 Healthcare Recession-Resistant Stocks Unaffected by Tariffs

Health insurance stocks are outperforming the benchmark indices in 2025, as these two tariff-free and recession-resistant carriers are up 16% and 54%.

Fortune

Medicare Advantage's diagnosing tactics made insurers like UnitedHealthGroup $33 billion richer

Medicare Advantage plans are paid more for sicker members and less for healthier members, which provides an incentive for MA plans to report as many diagnoses as legitimately possible.

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The Conversation

Medicare Advantage is covering more and more Americans − some because they don’t get to choose

Since the mid-2000s, the Medicare system has dramatically transformed. Enrollment in Medicare Advantage – the private alternative to the traditional Medicare program administered by the government – has more than quadrupled. It now accounts for the majority of Medicare enrollment.

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Retirement Savings On Track? How Much You Should Have By 60 and 65

See how your retirement savings stack up compared to this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.

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Senate Finance advances Oz nomination to lead CMS - Roll Call

If confirmed, Oz would be responsible for the agency that oversees health care coverage for 160 million Americans.

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The Big Mistake Many Seniors Make with Their Healthcare Plans

Healthcare is one of the biggest concerns for older Americans, yet too many seniors make costly mistakes when choosing their plans.

Roll Call

CMS pick Oz vows to go after Medicare Advantage - Roll Call

Once a proponent of Medicare Advantage plans, Oz vowed Friday to go after those plans if they unfairly raise costs for the government.

Roll Call

Oz's ties to insurers may loom over his CMS confirmation hearing - Roll Call

Mehmet Oz will likely face questions during his confirmation hearing about his past support of expanding the Medicare Advantage program.

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Five Ways You Can Lose Your Medicare Benefits

Your Medicare coverage can be disrupted or lost through your own actions or for reasons outside of your control. Don't let that happen to you.

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