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Midterm Election Will Decide Who Leads the Congressional Committees Shaping Medicaid, Drug Prices, and Vaccine Policy in 2027

The midterm elections may determine congressional control and influence future health policy, but Medicaid work requirements, enrollment deadlines and other changes will proceed on existing timelines.

Medical Daily · Nov 4

5 Everyday Expenses That Can Quietly Eat Away at a Fixed Income

You haven’t made any major purchases, taken an expensive vacation, or splurged on anything unusual, yet somehow your bank account keeps getting smaller. For retirees...

Saving Advice · Nov 3

A Caregiving Expert Says These 3 Things Should Be Done Before Your Parents Have a Medical Emergency

Your mother falls in the middle of the night, and suddenly you’re standing in an emergency room answering questions you never expected to face. What...

Saving Advice · Nov 3

Medicare Advantage Premiums Are Falling on Average — But That Doesn’t Mean Your Plan Is Cheaper

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Saving Advice · Nov 3

Des Plaines Man Pleads Guilty in $227 Million Medicare Scheme Billing for COVID Test Kits Beneficiaries Never Requested

A Des Plaines man pleaded guilty to billing Medicare $227 million for COVID-19 test kits beneficiaries never received. Medicare paid about $136 million, prosecutors said.

Medical Daily · Nov 3

Cold Days Linked to 12% Higher Odds of Heart Failure Hospitalization Among Older Medicare Patients in National Analysis

A study of nearly 1 million older Medicare beneficiaries found colder temperatures were associated with higher heart failure hospitalization odds, while hot days showed no meaningful national link.

Medical Daily · Nov 3

Keeping Your Medicare Plan for 2027? These 5 Prescription Details Deserve a Second Look

Keeping the same Medicare plan for another year might seem like the easiest decision, especially if your prescriptions have been affordable and your pharmacy is...

Saving Advice · Nov 2

7 Things in Your Wallet That Could Make Identity Theft More Expensive

Losing your wallet is frustrating enough when you have to replace your driver’s license and cancel a few credit cards. But what if the contents...

Saving Advice · Nov 2

How much will your Medicare premium rise in 2027 and how much of your Social Security raise will you actually keep?

The standard Medicare Part B premium may go up by $6.60 a month next year. That is far smaller than the jump in 2026. Still, for people living on Social Security, even a small rise matters, because the premium usually comes out of the monthly check.

The Economic Times · Nov 2

Your Social Security COLA Notice Is Coming — 6 Things to Check Before Filing It Away

Millions of retirees will soon receive an important notice from the Social Security Administration explaining how their benefits will change in 2027. With the 2027...

Saving Advice · Nov 2