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news4sanantonio. com > news > nation-world > dr-oz-notifies-minnesota-gov-walz-that-cms-is-deferring-91-million-in-medicaid-funding-jd-vance-nick-shirley-minneapolis

Dr. Oz notifies Minnesota Gov. Walz that CMS is deferring $91 million in Medicaid funding

12+ hour, 59+ min ago  (158+ words) FLASH FLOOD WARNING extended until noon for Bexar County and Southwestern Guadalupe County WASHINGTON (TNND) " Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced Thursday that the agency notified Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz that they…...

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news4sanantonio. com > news > nation-world > trump-health-care-price-transparency-federal-employee-health-plan-transparency-opm-claims-data-health-insurance

Taxpayer advocates back Trump push for medical price transparency in federal plans

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (697+ words) It will rain all day with some spots getting up to three inches. There is a risk of flooding. by ANDREW RICE | The Center Square (TCS) " Taxpayer advocates are applauding the Trump administration over its efforts calling for medical price…...

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news4sanantonio. com > news > nation-world > americans-link-government-fraud-to-rising-cost-of-living-new-poll-finds-doj-trump-waste-abuse-budget-medicare-medicaid-feeding-our-future-minnesota-california

Americans link government fraud to rising cost of living, new poll finds

3+ week, 9+ hour ago  (428+ words) Scattered thunderstorms are expected to pop up around the San Antonio area today. Grab an umbrella! WASHINGTON (TNND) -- A growing majority of Americans believe government fraud is contributing to their financial strain, according to new polling, as federal prosecutors continue…...

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news4sanantonio. com > news > nation-world > nick-shirley-releases-california-fraud-video-on-x-says-its-bigger-than-minnesota-los-angeles-daycare-hospice

Nick Shirley releases California alleged fraud video on X, says its bigger than Minnesota

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (166+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " You Tuber Nick Shirley on Monday evening posted a 40-minute video on X on exposing alleged fraud in the state of California. Last year, Shirley went viral after he went to Minnesota and filmed multiple daycare centers that…...

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news4sanantonio. com > sa-living > how-to-make-the-most-of-your-medicare-benefits-this-year-02-12-2026

How to Make the Most of Your Medicare Benefits This Year

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (56+ words) Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare last fall, but getting the most out of those benefits goes far beyond signing up. Linsey Edwards Olaiya with United H This 18-day extravaganza is one of San Antonio's biggest events, drawing approximately 1. 5 million…...

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news4sanantonio. com > news > spotlight-on-america > call-for-medical-billing-price-transparency-consumers-healthcare-medicine-phd

Call for medical billing price transparency

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1097+ words) by ANGIE MORESCHI AND NATHAN AARON | Spotlight on America WASHINGTON (SOA) " A lack of transparency in health care costs has long been blamed as part of the problem driving up prices. New federal rules passed five years ago were supposed…...

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news4sanantonio. com > news > nation-world > fact-check-team-federal-government-loses-billions-annually-to-fraud-gao-report-reveals-losses-medicare-medicaid-snap

Fact Check Team: Federal government loses billions annually to fraud, GAO report reveals

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (529+ words) WOAI Fact Check Team: Federal government loses billions annually to fraud, GAO report reveals by EMMA WITHROW | Fact Check Team WASHINGTON (TNND) " A recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has highlighted the staggering financial losses the federal government…...

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news4sanantonio. com > news > local > health-insurance-expert-warns-of-subsidy-cut-drawbacks-san-antonio-texas-doctors-patients-affordable-care-act-government-shutdown

Health insurance expert warns of steep costs if Affordable Care Act subsidies end in 2025

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (346+ words) SAN ANTONIO - Affordable healthcare has been at the center of the government shutdown, with Senate Democrats pushing for an extension of tax credits under the Affordable Care Act. That didn't happen. Now, it's now possible those credits will disappear altogether…...

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news4sanantonio. com > sa-living > advisor-shares-tips-to-help-seniors-make-the-most-of-their-over-the-counter-allowance

Advisor shares tips to help seniors make the most of their over-the-counter allowance

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (190+ words) More than 30million Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage, yet billions of dollars in valuable over-the-counter (OTC) allowance benefits go unused every year. This morning, certified financial planner Shinobu Hindert joined us to explain how you can make the most of…...

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news4sanantonio. com > news > local > usaa-to-offer-service-members-interest-free-loans-during-potential-government-shutdown

USAA to offer federal employees interest free loans during potential government shutdown

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (173+ words) SAN ANTONIO - A local financial institution is prepared to serve members who may be affected by the government shutdown. On Monday, USAA announced ahead of a pot. .. USAA to offer federal employees interest free loans during potential government shutdown SAN…...