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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
jsonline.com > press-release > story > 148847 > pioneering-independent-medicare-broker-bridges-critical-access-gaps-for-alaska-seniors

Pioneering Independent Medicare Broker Bridges Critical Access Gaps for Alaska Seniors

4+ hour, 41+ min ago  (770+ words) Rodney Powell, the "Medicare Video Guy, expands into Alaska, delivering guidance to seniors facing high costs, limited plans, and remote healthcare challenges. This expansion aligns with broader healthcare discussions in Alaska, including Medicaid reforms and social media accounts of coverage…...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
jsonline.com > press-release > story > 131307 > smart-medigap-plans-expands-medicare-services-as-independent-agent-addresses-coverage-gaps-in-texas

Smart Medigap Plans Expands Medicare Services as Independent Agent Addresses Coverage Gaps in Texas

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (620+ words) Haslet, TX " November 18, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " "Every client's situation is unique, from their health conditions to their prescription needs to their budget constraints," added Hagan. "Our role is to serve as a knowledgeable guide who can explain the differences between Original Medicare,…...

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
jsonline.com > press-release > story > 127187 > amerilifes-next-generation-leadstar-powered-by-enrollhere-poised-to-drive-unprecedented-success-during-medicares-annual-enrollment-period

AmeriLife's Next-Generation LeadStar, Powered by EnrollHere, Poised to Drive Unprecedented Success During Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (981+ words) AmeriLife's affiliate companies are also benefiting from LeadStar. The tool's ability to provide a steady stream of discounted, high-quality leads has enabled licensed agents to expand their reach and improve their market presence. The thousands of agents using LeadStar are…...

Journal Sentinel
jsonline.com > story > news > 10/06/2025 > what-patients-should-know-about-ascension-wis-unitedhealthcare-split > 86505303007

Ascension Wisconsin is out-of-network for UnitedHealthcare members. What should patients do?

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1004+ words) Ascension Wisconsin patients insured by UnitedHealthcare are scrambling to find new doctors or rearrange their health care plans, after contract negotiations between the health system and insurer failed. The contract that kept Ascension Wisconsin in-network for patients with UnitedHealthcare expired…...

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jsonline.com > story > news > 08/26/2025 > what-to-know-about-ascension-wisconsin-and-unitedhealthcare-dispute > 85761649007

What to know about the contract dispute between Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (904+ words) The two sides are involved in a standoff over payment rates where, if they don't agree to a new contract before October, Ascension Wisconsin could be dropped from UnitedHealthcare's network. UnitedHealthcare is the nation's largest health insurer and a major…...

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jsonline.com > story > money > business > 08/18/2025 > unitedhealthcare-could-lose-ascension-wisconsin-from-its-network > 85657157007

Ascension Wisconsin could be dropped from UnitedHealthcare's network if they do not agree on a new contract

6+ mon, 2+ day ago  (745+ words) UnitedHealthcare could lose Ascension Wisconsin from its network if the insurance company and health system do not agree to a new contract, with new payment rates. For now, Ascension Wisconsin remains in-network for UnitedHealthcare members. Negotiations continue, with both sides…...

Journal Sentinel
jsonline.com > story > news > local > 07/18/2025 > united-healthcare-medicare-advantage-drops-brown-health-rhode-island-what-to-know-about-coverage > 85259408007

Have you been impacted by UHC's Medicare Advantage change with Brown Health? Here's what to know.

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (806+ words) PROVIDENCE "On July 1, about 20,000 Rhode Islanders covered by UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare Advantage plans lost their coverage at Brown Health hospitals. The change came after the insurer and Rhode Island's largest health system failed to renew a contract after months of…...

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jsonline.com > story > money > personalfinance > retirement > 05/22/2025 > medicare-myths-you-should-know > 83510730007

10 Medicare myths you should know about

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (420+ words) Here, we examine 10 of the most common myths associated with Medicare and separate facts from fiction. Reality: Some parts of Medicare (Part A, hospital coverage) are free for individuals who worked and paid Medicare taxes, but most people are still…...

Journal Sentinel
jsonline.com > story > money > personalfinance > retirement > 04/10/2025 > dr-oz-medicare-advantage-medicaid-retirees > 83005897007

Dr. Oz’s impact on Medicare and Medicaid: Key insights for retirees

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (285+ words) Oz previously served as the vice chair and professor of surgery at Columbia University, and also directed the Cardiovascular Institute and Complementary Medicine Program at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He's also published five best-selling books, and hosted his own television show…...