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52+ min ago (475+ words) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzthe state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massiveMedicaid fraud schemecarried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they've been asleep at the wheel," Oz said. Oz demanded Walz take the following corrective measures within 60 days: "If we're unsatisfied with the state's plans or cooperation, we'll stop paying the federal share of these programs," Oz warned. The…...

57+ min ago (449+ words) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov.Tim Walzthe state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massiveMedicaid fraud schemecarried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they've been asleep at the wheel," Oz said. Oz demanded Walz take the following corrective measures within 60 days: "If we're unsatisfied with the state's plans or cooperation, we'll stop paying the federal share of these programs," Oz warned. The…...

4+ hour, 22+ min ago (556+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Oz claimed that more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging that some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group Al-Shebab." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because…...

4+ hour, 56+ 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…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago (560+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz that the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Oz claimed that more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota's Somali community, alleging that some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group Al-Shebab." "Our staff at CMS told me they've never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because…...

6+ hour, 37+ min ago (547+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, warns that federal funding is at risk unless Minnesota takes action to "restore the integrity of the Medicaid program." (Credit: @DrOzCMS via X) Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz on Friday warned Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz the state could lose federal Medicaid funding unless it restores "the integrity" of its program. In a post on X, Dr. Oz claimed more than $1 billion had been stolen through a massive Medicaid fraud scheme carried out by "bad actors" within Minnesota"s Somali community, alleging some of the funds "may have even made its way to the Somalian terrorist group (al-Shabab)." "Our staff at CMS told me they"ve never seen anything like this in Medicaid " and everyone from Gov. Tim Walz on down needs to be investigated, because they…...

7+ hour, 56+ min ago (1138+ words) AS the economy grows increasingly challenging, many Malaysians are being forced to reassess every ringgit they spend, ensuring that every expense is both necessary and worthwhile. Insurance ownership has become one of the "casualties" of the rising cost of living following the increase in premium rates beginning this year, with media reports quoting insurance and takaful agents who said many of their clients have cancelled their policies to ease financial burdens. According to them, clients have revealed that they can no longer afford to pay the monthly premiums and view insurance protection as less essential compared to other basic needs. In November last year, the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) announced that premiums for medical insurance would rise between 40 and 70 per cent starting this year. The increase was…...

10+ hour, 3+ 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?...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago (484+ words) (The Center Square) " A key to controlling increases in North Carolina state employee health care costs lies is lowering the number of patients with "chronic" diseases such as diabetes, heart conditions, cancer and arthritis, the director of the program said Friday. An estimated 70% of employees on the state insurance plans suffer from one of those conditions, Thomas Friedman, executive administrator of the State Health Plan, told the board that governs the plan. Nearly 750,000 people access the plan, inclusive of teachers, state employees, retirees, community college and university staff, and dependents of those respective groups. While the state remains without its two-year state budget that was due July 1, a mini-budget measure by the General Assembly in July appropriated $100 million of taxpayers" money to aid a $500 million deficit. Lowering the percentage will not be a quick or easy task, Friedman said. "We…...

14+ hour, 13+ min ago (484+ words) (The Center Square) " A key to controlling increases in North Carolina state employee health care costs lies is lowering the number of patients with "chronic" diseases such as diabetes, heart conditions, cancer and arthritis, the director of the program said Friday. An estimated 70% of employees on the state insurance plans suffer from one of those conditions, Thomas Friedman, executive administrator of the State Health Plan, told the board that governs the plan. Nearly 750,000 people access the plan, inclusive of teachers, state employees, retirees, community college and university staff, and dependents of those respective groups. While the state remains without its two-year state budget that was due July 1, a mini-budget measure by the General Assembly in July appropriated $100 million of taxpayers" money to aid a $500 million deficit. Lowering the percentage will not be a quick or easy task, Friedman said. "We…...