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Several Rochester Medicaid service providers disenrolled amid statewide fraud crackdown
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (420+ words) (ABC 6 News) " As the statewide crackdown on fraud continues, more than 1, 000 Medicaid service providers in Minnesota have had their licenses terminated. "After July 31st, we were notified that we would not be able to provide services at all according to the…...
What does Trump Rx mean for pharmacies and drug prices?
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (330+ words) (ABC 6 News) " President Trump has launched a new website, Trump Rx. gov, to provide discounts on popular and high-priced medicines. The non-partisan Kaiser Family Foundation reports that about one in five Americans have not filled a prescription due to cost....
Consumer Confidence: Tips to cut healthcare costs
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (391+ words) (ABC 6 News) " It's not just groceries and rent " health care is putting new pressure on budgets in 2026. Across public and private insurance plans, many people face higher premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Consumer Reports reveals five smart steps to lower medical…...
Local autism centers face funding crisis amid Medicaid fraud crackdown in Minnesota
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (515+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Fraud has been a hot-button issue in Minnesota for years, beginning with the Feeding Our Future scheme before other accusations were made of widespread fraud in several state programs. In December, those allegations were thrust into the national…...
Federal review determines rate of improper payments in Minnesota's Medicaid program is below national average
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) (ABC 6 News) " A release from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) on Friday stated that a new federal review has shown the rate of improper payments in Minnesota's Medicaid program is below the national average. The review released this…...
ACA enrollment deadline is Monday
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (131+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Monday, December 15 is the last day to enroll for health insurance or change plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace if you need coverage to start on January 1. MNsure counselors are encouraging Minnesotans to not give up health…...
CEO of MNsure discusses rising health care premiums and what to expect for 2026 coverage
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (433+ words) (ABC 6 News) " A rise in healthcare costs has been a familiar topic since a funding bill reopened the federal government last week. ABC 6 sat down with MNsure CEO Libby Caulum on Tuesday to learn more about what people can expect…...
Gov. Walz orders third-party audit of state Medicaid billing
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (338+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Payments for 14 "high-risk" Medicaid services in Minnesota will be paused as Governor Tim Walz orders a third-party audit. Those payments will be paused for up to 90 days as the audit takes a close look at the use of…...
Medicare open enrollment window begins as thousands are left searching for new plan
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) (ABC 6 News) " Medicare open enrollment began Wednesday, October 15, and it comes as many people will need to pick new plans for next year. Here in Minnesota, UCare has announced it would no longer be offering Medicare Advantage next year, meaning…...
Walz, state officials say federal Medicaid cuts will heap billions in costs on Minnesota in long term
10+ mon, 5+ day ago (390+ words) (KSTP) " On the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing Medicaid into law, Gov. Tim Walz is sounding the alarm on how federal budget cuts could impact Minnesotans. The Walz administration says upwards of 140, 000 Minnesotans could lose their health insurance as…...