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Paying more for healthcare? Consumer Reports offers cost-saving tips amid rising prices
3+ hour, 28+ min ago (454+ words) From monthly insurance premiums to prescription costs and co-pays, millions of people are paying more for healthcare. And even if you didn't change your insurance plan for 2026, you could still be facing higher costs. Consumer Reports says reviewing your coverage…...
Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (616+ words) NEW YORK " Pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations, reductions that are expected to produce billions in savings for taxpayers and older adults, the Trump administration said. But the net prices…...
Experts warn of steep health insurance premium hikes, urge consulting professionals
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (298+ words) Health insurance costs are rising sharply, making it harder for families to keep up, experts say. Rick Young, a longtime insurance professional, says he hasn't seen increases like this before. "We have families that were paying 400 that are going to…...
Don’t Wait: Medicare Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 7
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (321+ words) As Medicare's annual enrollment period winds down, Debbie Stroup of Legacy Partners Insurance Services is urging Michigan beneficiaries to take a "deep dive" into their coverage before the Dec. 7 deadline. "Now's the time to take a really deep dive and…...
An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (823+ words) NEW YORK " A legislative package that appears on track to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions…...
Medicare 101: What You Need to Know About Annual Enrollment
3+ mon, 5+ day ago (298+ words) Medicare's annual enrollment period is underway, and with plan changes on tap, beneficiaries should review their options now, Michael Wirth of Trinity Health Plan of Michigan said during an appearance on "Live in the D." "Generally speaking, you're looking at people…...
Expert tips for navigating Medicare open enrollment amid 2026 changes
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (547+ words) As the Medicare open enrollment period approaches (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7), millions of Americans will review their coverage and make important decisions about their health care. This year, there's an added urgency: significant changes are coming in 2026, and the choices you…...
Pfizer agrees to lower prescription drug costs for Medicaid in a deal with Trump
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (627+ words) Tom Murphy And Michelle L. Price WASHINGTON " Drugmaker Pfizer has agreed to lower drug costs and invest $70 billion in U.S. manufacturing under a deal struck with the Trump administration, President Donald Trump said Tuesday. The announcement, which Trump made with Pfizer CEO…...
As Medicare’s enrollment period begins, experts warn of fraud threats
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) As Medicare's annual open enrollment period approaches, more than 2 million Michiganders will have the chance to review and adjust their health and prescription drug plans. The enrollment window runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 and is the main opportunity when anyone…...
How to navigate Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (486+ words) Fall in Michigan isn't just about crisp air and vibrant foliage; it's also the time older adults should review their Medicare coverage. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7, gives beneficiaries the opportunity to make changes…...