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What the 2026 Medicare Advantage changes mean for seniors
3+ hour, 9+ min ago (542+ words) INDIANA " In January 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented'new restrictions'that roll back parts of a 2018 expansion allowing Medicare Advantage plans to cover a wider range of supplemental benefits. The change means that several items and services Medicare…...
Maximizing your free Medicare prevention benefits in 2026
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (201+ words) INDIANA " Healthcare experts are urging Medicare beneficiaries to take full advantage of a suite of "zero-cost" preventive services designed to catch health issues before they become emergencies. With the 2026 Medicare Part B premium now set at $202.90, ensuring you receive the…...
Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announces new appointments to the Medicaid Advisory Committee
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (218+ words) INDIANA " The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced the appointment of new members to the'Medicaid Advisory Committee (MAC), a body established... INDIANA " The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) today announced the appointment of new members…...
Social Security adds 13 conditions to compassionate allowances list; Expedites decisions for people with severe disabilities
5+ mon, 22+ hour ago (253+ words) INDIANA " The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced the addition of 13 new conditions to the agency's Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list. The CAL initiative... The newly added conditions are: With the inclusion of these 13 conditions, the CAL list now includes 300 conditions…...
Institute launches Medical Debt Know Your Rights workshops
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (251+ words) INDIANA " Today, the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute has announced two virtual'Medical Debt Know Your Rights'training workshops. Medical debt is asignificant barrier to financial well-beingfor hard-working Hoosiers across the state, and as a result, the state legislature has recently announced…...
Comptroller Nieshalla and state budget leaders announce state reserves at fiscal year-end close
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (226+ words) STATEHOUSE " The State of Indiana closed fiscal year 2025 with roughly $2.5 billion in state reserves, announced State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla today alongside Secretary... STATEHOUSE " The State of Indiana closed fiscal year 2025 with roughly $2.5 billion in state reserves, announced State Comptroller Elise…...
Medicaid cuts threaten Indiana rural hospitals
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (225+ words) INDIANA " President Donald Trump's proposed Medicaid budget cuts within his "big, beautiful bill" are raising alarms among lawmakers, with fears that at least a... INDIANA " President Donald Trump's proposed Medicaid budget cuts within his "big, beautiful bill" are raising alarms among…...