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$1 Billion Medicare Fraud Case Ends In Conviction: HealthSplash Founder Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison

HealthSplash CEO Brett Blackman was convicted of orchestrating a $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme, involving false prescriptions and illegal kickbacks, targeting vulnerable senior citizens.

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The Medicare Grocery Benefit Cutback: Why Some Seniors Could See Reduced Monthly Food Assistance

Many seniors have come to rely on Medicare Advantage grocery benefits to help stretch their budgets during a time of soaring food prices. These monthly...

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The Hospice Fraud Crackdown: How Medicare Investigations Are Delaying Access for Some Patients

For families facing the emotional reality of end-of-life care, hospice services are supposed to provide comfort, dignity, and support during one of life’s most difficult...

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Retired With Self-Employment Income? Don't Miss This 'Above-the-Line' Tax Break

Some retired taxpayers don't realize that premiums for Medicare and long-term care insurance may be deductible on their return. Here's what financial planners say you need to know.

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7 Times to Dip Into Your Roth IRA if You Have a Pension (and When to Leave It Alone)

The established wisdom is never to touch your Roth IRA, but if it contains a large sum and you have a pension, too, here's when you should tap into it first.

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Why Some Seniors Say Inflation Feels Closer to 8% — Even as Official Numbers Stay Lower

Many retirees are confused by what feels like a growing disconnect between official inflation reports and their everyday reality. Government data may show inflation running...

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7 Scams Draining Retirement Savings Right Now — Including the New ‘Social Security Verification’ Scheme

Scammers are becoming more aggressive, more convincing, and far more technologically sophisticated, and retirees are increasingly in their crosshairs. Older Americans often have accumulated savings,...

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The Medicare Premium Squeeze: Why Rising Part B Costs Could Reduce Next Year’s COLA Gains

Every fall, millions of retirees wait anxiously to hear how much their Social Security checks will increase through the annual cost-of-living adjustment, better known as...

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Medicare’s 72-Hour Expedited Review: What Seniors Need to Know About Faster Approvals and Denials

Dealing with a denied medical claim is incredibly stressful for any senior on a fixed budget. If you believe waiting the standard thirty days for a decision will harm your health, you have a right to ask for a fast appeal. Medicare plans must provide a decision within 72 hours…

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Insurers Are Exiting Some Medicare Advantage Markets—What to Do If Your Plan Is Terminating

Big changes are shaking up Medicare Advantage, and many enrollees now face unexpected notices about plan terminations. Insurers have started pulling back from certain counties and states, leaving members scrambling to figure out what comes next. These changes do not always signal a crisis for beneficiaries, but they do demand…

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GLP-1 Coverage Update: How Medicare’s New Transitional Policies Could Lower Out-of-Pocket Costs for Weight-Loss Medications

For years, many seniors and retirees have faced a frustrating reality: popular GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound could cost well over $1,000 per month...

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Medicare’s ‘June 1’ Update: Why Your Part B Deductions May Look Different on Next Week’s Statement

Many retirees checking their Social Security statements next week may notice something unsettling: their Medicare Part B deductions look different from what they expected. For...

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What Changed in Remote Therapeutic Monitoring in 2026?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services completely rewired Remote Therapeutic Monitoring for physical therapists and healthcare systems. The biggest news is that CMS finalized lower data collection and management thresholds to bridge real-world clinical gaps for shorter duration monitoring. Historically, the rigid 16-day monitoring requirement caused widespread billing friction…

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5 Ways Retirees Accidentally Shrink Their Social Security Income

For many retirees, Social Security is a key piece of their retirement plan. Yet decisions made years before claiming benefits can reduce the windfall.

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Projected 2027 IRMAA Brackets and Surcharges for Medicare Part B and D

Will you owe the Medicare IRMAA surcharge in 2027? Grab your 2025 tax return and check the projected brackets and surcharges for next year.

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The Midterms Offer a Unique Tax Planning Opportunity, But Most Retirees Miss It

Markets tend to experience uncertainty leading up to midterm elections, followed by recovery. Canny investors recognize that dip as a tax planning opportunity.

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GLP-1s Now Linked To Lower Risk Of 4 Different Cancerous Tumors

What started as a diabetes medication has rapidly become one of the most talked-about drug categories in modern medicine. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy,...

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Breaking taboos: push to help women navigate menopause

A national campaign will help women better understand their menopause symptoms, access trusted health information and find out how to get support.

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The Medicare Premium Increase That Could Consume Nearly One-Third of Some Retirees’ COLA Boost

Social Security recipients usually wait for the annual cost-of-living adjustment with the same excitement sports fans reserve for playoff season, because every extra dollar matters when grocery prices, utility bills, and insurance costs refuse to settle down. Early projections for the 2026 COLA point toward a modest increase, yet many…

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5 Retirement Costs Financial Advisors Say Still Blindside Americans Over 60

Retirement looks relaxing in commercials. A couple sips coffee by the lake, someone plays golf at noon, and every financial problem magically disappears after age 65. Real life tells a very different story. Many retirees enter their golden years with solid savings and a paid-off home, yet unexpected expenses still…

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I'm a Financial Planner: This Is the Crucial Tax Planning Difference That Can Help Save Your Retirement Nest Egg

Shifting from tax preparation to tax planning can help you strategically time Roth conversions and avoid Social Security taxes or Medicare surcharges.

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The Medicare ‘Observation Status’ Problem: Why Some Seniors Are Still Receiving Unexpected Rehab Bills in 2026

Many seniors assume that if they spend several nights in a hospital bed, Medicare will automatically cover any rehab care they need afterward. Unfortunately, thousands...

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6 Medicare Advantage Changes That Could Surprise Seniors in the Next Enrollment Cycle

Medicare Advantage keeps evolving fast, and the next enrollment cycle could bring changes that catch many seniors off guard. Insurers adjust benefits, networks, and costs every year, often shifting value in ways that do not always look obvious at first glance. These updates can directly affect prescriptions, doctor access, and…

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The 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast Just Jumped — Here’s What Could Still Reduce Your Check

Retirees just received a fresh dose of attention-grabbing news as the 2027 Social Security COLA forecast ticks higher once again. The adjustment signals that inflation pressures continue to shape future benefits, even years ahead of payment changes. Many households feel relief at the idea of larger checks, especially after recent…

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