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Federal retirees face unexpected Medicare IRMAA. .. | Pluang " Crypto, Stocks, Gold & Funds
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (284+ words) Many federal retirees with solid pensions and Social Security income are surprised by Medicare IRMAA surcharges because the hold-harmless rule does not protect them if their Medicare premiums are billed separately from Social Security. This leads to higher premiums when…...
Investigation continues into Humana over unexpe. .. | Pluang " Crypto, Stocks, Gold & Funds
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (251+ words) Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC is investigating Humana Inc. following the company's 2023 financial results, which revealed a higher benefits expense ratio and a significant drop in adjusted earnings per share (EPS) compared to prior forecasts. Humana reported a 2023 adjusted EPS of…...
Medicare Advantage overpays insurers by $7 B yea. .. | Pluang " Crypto, Stocks, Gold & Funds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (203+ words) A Congressional committee found Medicare Advantage overpays insurers by $212 per enrollee, totaling about $7 billion annually. This overpayment funds insurer profits and supplemental benefits like dental and vision care, which traditional Medicare lacks. The excess stems from risk adjustment coding, payment…...
Humana shares jump 48% in a month on Medicare A. .. | Pluang " Crypto, Stocks, Gold & Funds
1+ week, 6+ day ago (231+ words) Humana's stock has surged 48% over the past month, outperforming peers like United Health and Cigna, driven by strong Medicare Advantage (MA) growth and favorable regulatory decisions. The company reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $10. 31, beating estimates, with revenue up 24% year-over-year, and affirmed…...