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Medicare Update: Proposed Change Could Save Recipients Hundreds of Dollars
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (812+ words) Jul 13, 2026 at 01:05 PM EDT A new Medicare proposal from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) could reduce costs for some beneficiaries by cutting a longstanding payment disparity that often causes patients to pay more for the same service simply…...
Americans are having Social Security numbers sold—now some can stop it
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (907+ words) Jul 13, 2026 at 10:29 AM EDT Jul 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT Millions of Americans’ Social Security numbers have been listed for sale on the dark web after massive data breaches over the past few years, ready to be purchased by anyone with access…...
What new Medicare rule changes could mean for patient costs
1+ week, 3+ day ago (823+ words) Jul 03, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT The Trump administration has unveiled a plan to reshape how Medicare pays for outpatient care, with officials arguing it could reduce costs for millions of older Americans while hospitals warn that the move could threaten funding…...
Social Security issues "Freedom 250" cards for newborns
1+ week, 5+ day ago (512+ words) Jul 01, 2026 at 12:43 PM EDT Limited-edition Social Security cards will be issued to babies born in the United States during the second half of 2026 to mark America's 250th anniversary. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card…...
How ditching health insurance saved this American $22k on a hospital bill
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1123+ words) Jun 24, 2026 at 11:59 AM EDT A 28‑year‑old American without health insurance says a two‑night hospital stay left him with a $24,000 bill—but the hospital slashed more than $22,000 from the total because he was uninsured. The case is surfacing now…...
Could Medicaid and Medicare holders be impacted by Centene layoffs?
3+ week, 6+ day ago (597+ words) Jun 15, 2026 at 06:23 PM EDT Centene Corporation is offering buyouts to a large portion of its workforce as the health insurance giant looks to cut costs after losing members across key plans. This has raised questions about potential layoffs and what…...
Medicare Plans Compared Based on Denial Rates for Specialized Care
4+ week, 4+ min ago (742+ words) Jun 15, 2026 at 04:30 PM EDT Private Medicare plans are denying requests for specialized medical care at widely varying rates. In some cases, denial rates were strikingly high, especially for some of the largest Medicare Advantage companies: CVS Health/Aetna, Humana and…...
The states seeing the biggest Obamacare enrollment drops
4+ week, 8+ hour ago (487+ words) Jun 15, 2026 at 07:48 AM EDT Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment, also known as Obamacare, has fallen sharply in 2026, after enhanced federal tax credits expired at the start of the year, leaving millions of Americans facing significantly higher health insurance costs. A…...
Millions of Medicaid recipients face new work rules: Who is exempt?
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (674+ words) Jun 02, 2026 at 11:34 AM EDT Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicaid could soon face new work, education or community engagement requirements under rules released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The rule applies to a specific group of Medicaid…...
Medicaid funding fight could hit hospitals nationwide
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (638+ words) May 21, 2026 at 10:40 AM EDT The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing a sweeping crackdown on state Medicaid funding as part of its bid to "eliminate waste, fraud and abuse," a move that could leave many hospitals vulnerable....