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Trump Seeks $1.5T iPentagon Budget After Saying the States Should Raise Taxes to Finance Day Care or Medicare

The budget request, released Friday for fiscal year 2027, would pair that historic military increase with a 10% cut in non-defense discretionary spending.

International Business Times

Trump Seeks $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget After Saying the States Should Raise Taxes to Finance Day Care or Medicare

In the same week that Donald Trump said the federal government could not afford to "take care of day care" or programs such as Medicare and Medicaid because "we're fighting wars," the President asked Congress for a record $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, a proposal that would increase defense spending by…

Latin Times

Trump budget includes $1.5 trillion in defense spending and cuts to domestic programs

The president's budget arrives as the House and Senate remain tangled over current-year spending

The Independent UK

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Trump: Federal government needs to prioritise funding military over healthcare

Donald Trump has said the federal government should not pay for services like Medicaid, Medicare or day care as it need to prioritise “fighting wars”.

The Independent UK

8 arrests made in federal crackdown on alleged health care fraud in Southern California

Federal officials have arrested eight people they say were involved in various health care fraud schemes totaling $50 million in and around Los Angeles

The Independent UK

Medicare Advantage Prior‑Authorization Denials Jumped 56% — New April Rules Aim to Fix It

If you’ve ever had a doctor recommend a treatment—only to be told you need “approval first”—you’ve experienced prior authorization. For millions of seniors on Medicare...

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California couple Gladwin and Amelou Gill arrested for $7.45 million medicare fraud at hospice with 'unusually high' patient survival rates

Federal agents have arrested a married couple accused of fraudulently billing Medicare for $7.45 million while running a hospice where an unusually high number of patients were reported to survive in California.

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UnitedHealth Stock Is Down Nearly 50% over the Past Year, but This 1 Analyst Is Still Betting on UNH to Outperform

Beaten-down UnitedHealth stock has received an “Outperform” rating from Raymond James analysts.

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Donald Trump Says Iran War Blocks Medicare, Medicaid Focus

Donald Trump defends rising US war costs against Iran while suggesting cuts to federal programs, sparking backlash and debate over priorities.

International Business Times UK

Trump Speech: Firestorm Erupts After Trump Dismisses Daycare, Medicaid, and Medicare as 'Not Possible'

A Trump speech draws intense reactions after comments on Medicare, Medicaid, and daycare are interpreted as 'not possible,' with added scrutiny following reports of a removed White House video.

International Business Times UK

‘It’s not possible for us’: Donald Trump has $200,000,000,000 for war, but says he can’t spare a dime for Medicare or daycare

Sorry folks, there's no money left.

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Democrats eye 2028 for bigger health care push

As Democrats vie to take control of Congress in the midterms this fall, their main message on health care policy is fairly straightforward: Undo Republicans’ Medicaid cuts and restore the health care subsidies that lapsed at the end of last year. But some analysts and lawmakers say momentum is growing…

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Senate Democrats call on CMS to rein in Medicare Advantage abuses

A group of Democratic senators led by Elizabeth Warren is pushing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to rein in abuses from Medicare Advantage insurers as the Trump administration considers a policy that would enroll more seniors in the program. The senators allege that Medicare Advantage is rife with…

Roll Call

Trump Sparks Outrage by Claiming Federal Government Can't Fund Daycare, Medicare, or Medicaid, Saying War Comes First

Donald Trump prioritizes military spending over daycare, Medicare, and Medicaid, urging states to manage social programs. Explore the impact on federal funding and state responsibilities.

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Diabetes advocates cross their fingers as a bipartisan bill revives efforts to lower insulin costs

A bipartisan group of senators is aiming to relieve high insulin costs for more Americans

The Independent UK

Americans want to save another $200K in order to be comfortable in their golden years

‘Last year’s cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, inflation and overall increase in the costs of living expenses has changed the outlook,’ said one expert

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New April 1 CMS Payment Update Includes a 3.12% Adjustment — Experts Warn Some Plans May Reduce Benefits

If you’re on Medicare, a quiet update from the government could impact your coverage more than you think. The latest CMS payment update tied to...

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The ‘Forgotten’ Medicare Perk: Why Seniors Are Getting $500 ‘Wellness Bucks’ in 2026 Without Realizing It

If you’re on Medicare, you could be leaving hundreds of dollars on the table—and most seniors don’t even realize it. Hidden inside many plans is...

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The Free Financial Advisor

The Hidden Medicare Rule Turning 3-Day Hospital Stays Into $10,000–$15,000 Surprise Bills

A hospital stay should bring relief, not financial shock. Yet one quiet rule buried inside Medicare policy can flip a routine three-day visit into a five-figure bill that lands like a thunderclap. That number—$10,000, even $15,000—doesn’t come from rare procedures or exotic treatments. It comes from paperwork, classification, and a…

The Free Financial Advisor

If You Get a ‘Replacement’ Medicare Card in the Mail, Do NOT Call the Number Printed on It

A random piece of mail can flip from harmless to dangerous in seconds. One glance at an official-looking envelope, a familiar logo, and a message that feels urgent can send anyone into action without a second thought. That reaction fuels one of the fastest-growing scams targeting older adults today, and…

The Free Financial Advisor

April Food Alert: How to Use SNAP’s Medical Expense Deduction if Your Benefits Suddenly Dropped

A sudden drop in SNAP benefits doesn’t just sting—it disrupts meals, routines, and a sense of stability all at once. When the numbers shrink without warning, grocery lists tighten and stress levels climb fast. April has brought confusion for many households, especially those who rely on consistent food support to…

Kiplinger

The IRMAA Income Trap Quiz: What Really Counts?

From municipal bonds to Roth conversions — take our quiz to find out if you know which income streams push you into higher Medicare brackets.

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GOP planning to kick Americans off Medicaid to fund a war 60% of the country doesn’t support

A small price to pay for Trump’s Iran excursion.

The Mary Sue

Why isn’t this breaking news? The GOP blew $20B bombing Iran and now wants to cut $30B from your healthcare

Republicans in Congress are now considering significant cuts to federal healthcare spending as a way to help fund a massive budget bill that could include up to $200 billion for the Iran war and immigration enforcement. This move is definitely going to spark some serious controversy, opening up the GOP…

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Why isn’t this breaking news? GOP blew $20B bombing Iran, now wants to slash $30B from healthcare

The money has to come from somewhere.

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