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2+ hour, 40+ min ago (515+ words) As if shutting the government down in the name of health insurance subsidies wasn't enough, a federal judge took an axe to another meaningful way to reform American health policy " auditing bad actors in'Medicare Advantage. A District Court judge in Texas recently invalidated a Biden-era HHS rule'that allowed the Centers for'Medicare'and Medicaid Services to examine'Medicare Advantage'plans'and the insurance companies profiting from them more closely. It's not surprising that Humana, a top-100-ranked company in the U.S. by market cap, disputed this rule and won the case. Insurers will continue to try to take'advantage'of the average taxpayer to boost their bottom line. But this ruling doesn't mean that the government should give up the fight to clean up'Medicare'Advantage. If anything " they need to get more creative about the solution. In practice, the system is all but broken due to misaligned government incentives....

9+ hour, 22+ min ago (39+ words) The rising cost for this coverage doesn't appear to be happening in a vacuum, as health care costs in general are on the rise in the U.S. National health expenditures rose by 8.2% in 2024 (4), and ......

10+ hour, 36+ min ago (124+ words) Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter. Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs, but critics call the plan risky Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter. Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs, but critics call the plan risky Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter....

10+ hour, 56+ min ago (616+ words) Many costs associated with Medicare are increasing in 2026. The standard monthly premium for Part B is rising, as is the annual Part B deductible. Several costs under Part A are increasing as well. Many retirees are grateful that Medicare exists. Without it, they'd no doubt have to scramble to find affordable health coverage. But the costs associated with Medicare can change from one year to the next. And 2026 is proving to be no exception. Here are five big Medicare changes to know about " and budget for " in the new year. It's a big misconception that all Medicare enrollees are entitled to free health coverage. Although Part A, which covers hospital care, typically does not charge a premium, enrollees have to pay a premium for Part B. Meanwhile, the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B will be $202.90 in 2026, an increase of…...

14+ hour, 50+ min ago (241+ words) Even recent feeble reforms have been rolled back when Trump appointees took the reins. The open enrollment period for Medicare ends on December 7, and chaos in the privatized Medicare Advantage market has left many who depend on MA plans confused and possibly uninsured in 2026. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the federal agency that governs MA plans, has so far failed to intervene. Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney noted that regulation of MA health insurance plans is ultimately the responsibility of the federal government, but he does not expect CMS to act: "What CMS does is send somebody that has no authority, doesn't know a lot to answer the questions of the [state insurance] commissioners, and then just everybody gets mad " The only way you're going to get it done is to have Dr. Oz or whoever runs…...

19+ hour, 58+ min ago (48+ words) Specifically, income producing property? If one has rental units that sold, does that person pay a higher Medicare premium for a year? Any adverse consequence other than a capital gain tax? Depends if there's an asset limit. Part B or some other? Are you getting a subsidy?...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (35+ words) Older Americans on Medicare Advantage plans are leaving money on the table in the form of over-the-counter benefits. Many don't realize that they can potentially tap into OTC benefits that could pay ......

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (64+ words) This month's Friday Five explores the plaintiff's burden of establishing a continuing disability, when state law claims are expressly preempted by ERISA, and the reasonableness of an administrator's interpretation of a preexisting condition policy limitation. It also explores an insurer's obligation to properly evaluate a claimant's occupational specialty and appropriately weigh self-reported symptoms....By: Saul Ewing LLP The Saul Ewing ERISA Litigation Team...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago (643+ words) I've spent most of my career in public service, including time in the United States and Michigan House of Representatives, City Council, and Board of Commissioners. Throughout these roles, one thing has been clear: when Washington policies overlook the realities of rural communities, rural communities are the ones who pay the price. In less than [] Changes to Medicare threaten long term care facilities in rural Michigan I've spent most of my career in public service, including time in the United States and Michigan House of Representatives, City Council, and Board of Commissioners. Throughout these roles, one thing has been clear: when Washington policies overlook the realities of rural communities, rural communities are the ones who pay the price. In less than a month, changes to Medicare Part D reimbursement threaten to financially devastate long-term care pharmacies and the nursing homes…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago (774+ words) I just received a Social Security notice that my modified adjusted gross income was over the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) and will be facing an extra charge for Plans B and D. This was a one-time thing and associated with my doing an IRA conversion (transferring money from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA). I sincerely doubt I have any recourse, but is there any possibility of appeal in this instance of a one-time occurrence? To clarify, that was an odd year for us, with one spouse retiring, and we started to receive some deferred income, stock sales. Of all those, I thought that only the last one might offer even just a glimmer of hope, but apparently not. "I am increasingly resentful: My husband of 10 years has $1 million and cars worth $200K. Why wont he give me money? Treasury…...