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Medicare Lab Coverage Update: Could Your Diagnosis Code Matter?

Imagine your physician orders a vitamin D test because you’re experiencing symptoms that could indicate a deficiency. If the claim is submitted using a diagnosis...

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After 30 Years Writing About Retirement, I'm Still Not Prepared for My Own

The financial transition was familiar. The emotional transition caught me by surprise.

Kiplinger

7 Long-Term Care Costs Medicare Usually Does Not Cover

Planning for retirement often means thinking about Medicare, but many people are surprised to learn that it does not pay for most long-term care needs. That misunderstanding can lead to unexpected bills that strain savings and place financial pressure on family members. While Medicare covers medically necessary care in certain…

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Why UnitedHealth Can't Stop Saying One Word: 'Restless'

UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) spent much of its second-quarter earnings call talking about recovering margins, stronger guidance and operational improvements. But there was another message hidden in plain sight.

Benzinga

What a 214,000-Person Study Reveals About Dementia Risk: Where You Live Changes What You Should Prevent First

A 214,000-person study in 14 countries finds dementia risk factors differ sharply by region. USC-led research challenges one-size-fits-all prevention approaches.

Medical Daily

CMS Proposes 2.4% Home Health Payment Increase—What Medicare Patients Should Know

Demand for home health services has continued to grow as more older adults choose to recover at home rather than in hospitals or skilled nursing...

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Australian patients’ medical records could be sold on dark web after clinics’ data breach

‘Malicious actor’ obtains sensitive data including Medicare numbers, treatment details and pathology results in cyber-attack on Partnered Health

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A Record 40 Million Americans Are Now Taking GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs as Medicare Coverage Begins

A Gallup survey shows 11% of Americans now take GLP-1 drugs for weight loss as Medicare begins covering them for $50 monthly. Here's what it means for you.

Medical Daily

Long-Term Care Insurance Alternatives: How to Craft a Flexible Plan to Help Cover Future Health Needs

Rising premiums, fewer options and limited benefits can make a long-term care policy hard to find and hard to afford. There are alternatives to cover the costs.

Kiplinger

The Long-Term Care Planning Question Advisors Should Ask Before Retirement: “Who Pays for Year Five?”

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about 70% of Americans who reach age 65 will need some form of long-term care during their lifetime. While many people budget for a few months of assistance, the financial challenge often grows when care extends for several years.

The Free Financial Advisor

7 Signs You Are Financially Ready to Retire Even if You Don't Feel Ready

Retirement readiness is more about data than feelings. Focus on the hard numbers — your savings, income and debt — to determine whether you're truly prepared.

Kiplinger

Why Seniors Are Creating “Scam Scripts” Before Answering Unknown Calls

The phone rings, and the caller ID shows a number you don’t recognize. Do you answer, ignore it, or risk picking up because it could...

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One Nation says photo ID will help stop Medicare ‘rorts’. Here’s why that’s wrong

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says Medicare is being “rorted” by up to A$3 billion a year, and that “a lot of this could be prevented” by requiring photo ID on Medicare cards.

The Conversation

Snip happy: five men on their choice to get a vasectomy

Vasectomy numbers are rising in Australia. So what’s at play when men make the big decision – and how do they feel afterwards?

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5 Costly Mistakes That Can Trigger Medicare Surcharges — And How to Avoid Paying Thousands More Than You Should

Your income will determine how much you pay, but here are some smart strategies that can help you lower your premiums.

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Prescription Drug Prices Fell in May CPI, But Hospital Services Rose—What Seniors Should Know

Inflation doesn’t affect every healthcare expense the same way, and the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) is proof. In May, the cost of prescription drugs...

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Will Your Death Double Your Spouse's Tax Bill? 4 Ways Couples Should Prepare for the Widow's Penalty

The widow's penalty is when losing a spouse triggers a huge financial hit. It's an unfortunate twist of the tax system, but the good news is you can plan for it.

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How to Check Your Medicare Claim Status Online

Waiting for a Medicare claim to process can be frustrating, especially if you’re wondering whether a doctor’s visit, hospital stay, or medical test has been...

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How first-time homebuyers can save $8,500 in taxes

A little-known scheme allows first-time homebuyers to use their superannuation fund as a tax-advantaged method for saving for a deposit.

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The $450 Prescription Shock: What to Do When Medicaid Still Leaves You With a Huge Bill

Imagine walking up to the pharmacy counter expecting your Medicaid coverage to keep your prescription affordable, only to be told you owe $450 for a...

Medical Daily

Your Insurance Plan May Be Pocketing the Drug Coupon Card Meant to Help You Pay for Medication

Nearly 40% of ACA marketplace plans use copay accumulators to pocket drug coupon cards meant for patients. Here is how to check your plan and protect yourself.

The Times of India

Indian-origin gynecologist Sanjeev Kumar sentenced to 20 years in prison in Tennessee for performing 15,000 biopsies with adulterated devices, attorney says no punishment is enough

Dr Sanjeev Kumar, a gynecologist, was handed a two-decade prison sentence after he was found guilty of tampering with medical devices and perpetrating health fraud. Dr Kumar reused single-use hysteroscopes on multiple female patients, generating fraudulent charges exceeding forty-one million dollars.

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Take These Steps to Tame Your Taxes In Retirement

Worried about rising rates? Here’s how to avoid a bigger bill after you stop working.

Fortune

U.S. Treasury has borrowed $155 billion every month of this fiscal year—and is now paying $24 billion a week in interest on its debts

Interest payments on the debt are now so large that the spending is higher than the outlays for the Departments of Defense, Commerce, Homeland Security, Education, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Coronavirus Refundable Credits scheme—combined.

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Don’t Throw Away This Medicare Letter—It Could Change Your Coverage Next Year

Every fall, millions of Medicare Advantage and Part D members receive a thick envelope that looks like routine insurance paperwork. Many people set it aside...

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