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9+ hour, 30+ min ago (860+ words) While many older Americans have struggled with the rising cost of living in 2025, an increase in Part B Medicare premiums in 2026 likely won't make things any easier. In fact, this increase packs a one-two punch that will not only affect health insurance premiums, but Social Security benefits as well. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently announced the monthly cost of Part B coverage would increase from $185 to $202.90 per month, an increase of 9.7%, CNBC reports (1). I'm almost 50 years old and have nothing saved for retirement. What do I do? Don't panic. Here are 6 easy ways to catch up (and fast) This increase is particularly noteworthy because Part B premiums are automatically deducted from Social Security benefit payments. And while the Social Security Administration has set its cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) at 2.8% for 2026, the additional cost of Part B premiums will…...

13+ hour, 48+ 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....

20+ hour, 30+ 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 ......

20+ hour, 30+ 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 ......

21+ hour, 44+ 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....

22+ hour, 4+ 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…...

1+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

1+ day, 7+ hour 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, 13+ 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, 19+ 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...