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Medicare Advantage works for Southern Colorado — Washington should take note
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (548+ words) In Southern Colorado we care about our family, friends and neighbors. People don't spend much time arguing about politics for politics' sake. We're more focused on whether something works for our communities. Does it help our neighbors? Does it make…...
How to appeal a Medicare coverage denial
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (524+ words) What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? " Frustrated Retiree If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you'll be happy to know that many appeals are…...
Savvy Senior: How to use Medicare’s star ratings system during open enrollment
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (611+ words) What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time. " Medicare Shopper If you're shopping and comparing Medicare Advantage plans…...
Savvy Senior: How to get help with your Medicare costs
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (686+ words) Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. " Need Assistance There are actually several financial assistance programs that can…...
UnitedHealth sought to meet Trump, WSJ reports
5+ mon, 9+ hour ago (173+ words) (Reuters) -UnitedHealth has sought meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, although it has not secured a meeting yet, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday. UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley recently met White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles to discuss Medicare…...
UnitedHealth sought to meet with Trump, WSJ reports
5+ mon, 9+ hour ago (172+ words) (Reuters) - UnitedHealth has sought meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, although it has not secured one yet, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday." UnitedHealth CEO Stephen Hemsley recently met Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles, to discuss the Medicare health…...
Donors were given secret role in shaping Medicare policy in Biden years, documents reveal
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (481+ words) EXCLUSIVE " Advocacy organizations run by major political donors were given an inside and publicly undisclosed role in shaping healthcare policy under former President Joe Biden, previously unreported government records show. Arnold Ventures and the Commonwealth Fund's access went straight to…...
Rainfall Health Applauds CMS for Boldest Action to Improve Medicare in Decades with Launch of Outcome-Based Care Blueprint
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) Final rule released today will improve health and reduce costs for millions of Americans undergoing the five highest-spend medical procedures New Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) will launch January 1, 2026 at 742 hospitals nationwide to lower the $19.2 billion spent annually on these…...
UnitedHealth says DOJ is investigating company after it denied inquiry
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (215+ words) Insurance giant UnitedHealth Group said Thursday the Department of Justice is investigating the company for its Medicare billing practices." The Wall Street Journal reported in May that the DOJ was conducting a criminal investigation into the company over potential Medicare…...
Savvy Senior: Beware of the Medicare Advantage trap
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (466+ words) I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and get a supplemental (Medigap) policy and…...