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What are the latest changes being made in Medicaid coverage that you must know?
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (597+ words) New eligibility rules, work requirements and coverage updates could affect millions of Medicaid beneficiaries Medicaid is undergoing some of its most significant policy changes in years, with new eligibility requirements, work rules and coverage updates expected to affect millions of…...
Medicaid payments suspension California: what the $1.3 billion freeze means for residents and providers
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (628+ words) The Trump Administration says the payment delay targets fraud California’s Medicaid system has become the latest battleground in the Trump Administration’s healthcare fraud crackdown, after Vice President JD Vance announced that $1.3 billion in federal reimbursements to the state will be…...
New Medicare payment rules could impact hospitals nationwide in 2027
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (658+ words) A modest Medicarepay rise may not be enough to calm hospitals facing a more complicated 2027. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed new payment rules that would increase rates for many facilities, while also expanding financial risk, tightening reimbursement…...
Social Security Alert: SSI benefits for disabled adults living with family could be reduced
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (600+ words) Families relying on both SSI and food assistance could face a major benefits squeeze A proposed change to Supplemental Security Income rules is raising alarm among families who rely on monthly disability payments to keep loved ones safely at home....
Do federal retirees need Medicare at 65 if they have FEHB? What the rules say
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (401+ words) Understanding how Medicare and FEHB work together after age 65 While enrollment in Medicare is not mandatory for those with FEHB coverage, experts say understanding how the two programs work together can help retirees avoid higher costs later. The Office of…...
What happens to FEHB coverage if you skip Medicare Part B?
6+ mon, 6+ day ago (402+ words) The decision about Part B can reshape long-term costs Federal retirees do not lose or downgrade their Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage when they turn 65, even if they decide not to enroll in Medicare Part B. FEHB remains fully in place,…...
Medicare sign-up 2026: What documents you need
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (309+ words) Preparing the right paperwork can make enrollment smoother and avoid unnecessary delays Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. While some people are automatically enrolled, many…...
These are the services that Medicare will stop covering in 2026
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (529+ words) Key changes could leave millions of beneficiaries paying more out of pocket As healthcare costs continue to rise, updates to Medicare coverage in 2026 are drawing attention from beneficiaries across the United States. While the program still provides essential support for…...
Not enough savings? Here's how the "spend down" option works to access Medicaid
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) Understanding a complex pathway to long-term care coverage For many older Americans, the rising cost of long-term care presents a difficult financial reality. Nursing homes, assisted living, and in-home care services can quickly drain savings, leaving families searching for alternatives....
Dr. Oz suggests millions on Obamacare may be ineligible for coverage
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (570+ words) Comments from the CMS administrator spark debate over enrollment accuracy and potential fraud within the Affordable Care Act marketplace The future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act has come under renewed scrutiny after Dr. Mehmet Oz suggested that…...