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5 Medicare Numbers Every Retiree Should Know Before Planning Their 2027 Spending

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The Free Financial Advisor · 3h ago

Hundreds of Thousands Losing Their ACA Insurer for 2027 Could Be Auto-Matched to Plans They Never Chose

At least a dozen insurers are leaving ACA marketplaces after 2026. How automatic re-enrollment works and what to check before Dec. 15.

Medical Daily · Oct 24

CMS Proposes $0 Medicare Drug Copays, New Doctor Directory Protections, and PBM Oversight

Some low-income Medicare beneficiaries could eventually pay nothing for certain prescription medications under a new federal proposal that also targets inaccurate doctor directories and pharmacy benefit manager practices.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 23

California's In-Home Care Program, Mostly Staffed by Relatives, Faces Third Federal Medicaid Hold as CMS Defers $1.2 Billion

CMS deferred $1.2B more in California Medicaid funds, mostly for in-home care, the third hold this year. What it means for IHSS families.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

Amazon, Google, Meta and Oracle Back Electronic Prior Authorization Push for Workers and Families in Self-Funded Health Plans

Amazon, Google, Meta, Oracle, and Axon backed electronic prior authorization for self-funded plans. See what could change for workers and families.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

Nearly 1 Million UnitedHealthcare and Humana Medicare Advantage Members Should Pick New Plans or Risk Losing Drug Coverage

About 990,000 Medicare Advantage members are losing UnitedHealthcare or Humana plans in 2027. Here is what a non-renewal letter means and what to do.

Medical Daily · Oct 22

Senators Urge CMS to Set Error Penalties and Publish Performance Data for Deloitte and Other Medicaid Contractors

Senators want CMS to penalize Medicaid contractors for wrongful coverage losses. See their eight recommendations and how to protect coverage before 2027.

Medical Daily · Oct 22

How Much Should Retirees Actually Budget for Medicare in 2027?

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The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 21

Oz Cited Unused ACA Coverage as Fraud Evidence, but CMS Says Zero Use Alone Does Not Show It

Oz said many ACA enrollees never used coverage, but CMS has said zero use alone does not signal fraud. What low-use enrollees should check now.

Medical Daily · Oct 20

Nonprofit Surprise-Billing Arbitrator Swung From a $2 Million Loss to a 70% Profit Margin as Disputes Surged

A STAT review found a nonprofit No Surprises Act arbitrator swung from a $2 million loss to a 70% margin. What it means for patients and premiums.

Medical Daily · Oct 20