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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 31 - Caught on Camera

Straight to Deportation, Don't Pass 'Go'

Plus: Bodega lawsuit, Ross Douthat escapes, Anthropic book destruction, and more...

Reason · Jul 29

Approved but Not Covered: Why Medicare Patients Wait a Year for Devices Their Doctors Can Already Prescribe

FDA approval does not mean Medicare pays. Here is why the gap exists, what the proposed RAPID pathway would change, and what patients can do now.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Rehab Discharge Delayed? What 'Not Yet Medically Cleared' Really Means for Patients and Families

McConnell's physician says he is not yet cleared to leave rehab. Here is what that phrase means and what caregivers should ask about discharge.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

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GLP-1 Medicare Coverage: How to Get It for $50 (And the Catch)

A new CMS program finally brings Wegovy and Zepbound within reach for seniors. But a hidden rule about your deductible could cost you thousands.

Kiplinger · Jul 29

With the Widow's Penalty, Prevention Is Better Than the Cure: A Financial Adviser Explains Why

Don't get hit with a higher tax bill just when you've lost your spouse. You can deal with it once the worst has happened, but it's far better to plan ahead.

Kiplinger · Jul 29

Trump Administration Pulls the Plug on a Medicare Subsidy That Cut Drug Premiums— Oz Says the 'Bailout' Is Over as Seniors Brace for 2027 Hikes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday it will end the Medicare Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration after the 2026 plan year, ending a federal subsidy program that has helped keep prescription drug premiums lower and could result in higher costs for some seniors beginning in 2027.

Benzinga · Jul 29

Here's What Ending the Medicare Drug Subsidy Really Means for Your Parents' Premiums in 2027

Washington is ending a subsidy that held down Medicare drug premiums. Officials say costs will barely move, but most of the 25 million enrollees face higher 2027 bills.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

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Trump administration to end Medicare Part D subsidy after 2026

The Trump administration will end a Medicare Part D subsidy program after 2026. Insurers have gained enough experience to price plans accurately without this support. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stated premiums will increase by less than ten dollars. Many Medicare recipients may even see their premiums decrease next year.…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Local Estrogen Is Tied to Fewer Urinary Infections and Fewer Hospital Admissions After Menopause

New data tie local vaginal estrogen to fewer UTI hospitalizations after menopause, yet only 9% of Medicare women with symptoms fill a prescription.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

An Eye Drug Used Off-Label for Two Decades Now Has Formal Approval for Wet Macular Degeneration

The FDA approved the first ophthalmic bevacizumab for wet AMD on July 24. What the end of two decades of off-label use means for patients.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

12 Retirement Benefits Many Eligible Seniors Never Claim

Retirement is supposed to bring more financial freedom, but millions of older Americans leave valuable benefits on the table every year simply because they don’t...

Saving Advice · Jul 28

Medicare 2027 Projections: Here's How Much Your Monthly Premiums Are Estimated to Rise

In 2027, Medicare participants will pay more for their health care. Fortunately, Part B costs are expected to rise less than 5%.

Kiplinger · Jul 28

4 Reasons Social Security Benefits Can Stop or Be Reduced in 2026

Social Security benefits can stop or shrink in 2026, and the reason may have nothing to do with some dramatic overnight collapse of the program. A retiree can see a smaller check because of work income, an early filing decision, taxes, or another deduction that quietly nibbles away at the…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 28

Genetic Testing Fraud Schemes Target Older Adults Directly, and This $547 Million Case Shows Exactly How

A $547 million Medicare genetic testing fraud case shows how seniors are recruited. Here is how to recognize the pitch and report it.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

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Kiplinger · Jul 28

A Financial Checklist for Your 50s

Your target retirement age is looming, but you're not sure you're on track to retire the way you want? Here's what to do.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

FDA Approves the First Eye-Specific Bevacizumab, Ending Two Decades of Pharmacy Repackaging for Wet AMD

FDA-approved Lytenava, the first ophthalmic bevacizumab for wet AMD, replaces compounded repackaging of a cancer drug. What changes for patients.

Benzinga · Jul 28

Elissa Slotkin Warns Trump's Generic Drug Tariffs Risk Raising Prescription Costs: 'You, the Customer, Will Pay That Price'

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on generic prescription drugs could increase costs for patients, arguing that allowing Medicare to negotiate broader drug prices would be a more effective way to lower healthcare expenses.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Federal Medicaid Work Rule Takes Legal Effect Friday as a Judge Weighs Whether to Pause It

The Medicaid work rule takes effect July 31, and CMS projects 2.3 million fewer enrollees in FY2027. What enrollees should check before August 31.

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Saving Advice · Jul 27

5 Signs You May Be Financially Struggling in Retirement

The average retiree household spends about $5,100 to $5,400 per month ($61,000 to $65,000 per year). For most retirees, housing remains the largest expense, followed...

Medical Daily · Jul 27

Denied Coverage For Wegovy Or Zepbound? Here Is What The Latest Value Assessment Says About Price And Access

Denied for Wegovy or Zepbound? A new value analysis explains why plans refuse coverage and what exceptions and appeals actually involve.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

Defendant Allegedly Kept Billing Medicare While Free On Bond Before Fleeing, Justice Department Says In New Announcement

DOJ says a man indicted in a $547M Medicare genetic testing scheme kept billing through Houston labs while on bond. What it means for beneficiaries.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

ICER Finds Weight-Loss Drugs Cost-Effective, But Analysts Warn the Projected Savings Depend on Patients Staying On Them

ICER finds GLP-1s cost-effective for obesity, but analysts warn projected savings assume patients stay on treatment. What it means for coverage.

Medical Daily · Jul 27

Patients Paid Less for GLP-1s While Total Spending Climbed, and Formularies Have Been Swinging Ever Since

A study found GLP-1 out-of-pocket costs fell as total spending rose. Here is what formulary swings mean for your coverage at renewal.

The Conversation · Jul 26

One Nation is worried about PBS drugs sold on the black market. But how big an issue is this?

One Nation is concerned about subsidised, prescription medicines being sold on the black market, one of several examples of what it says are Medicare “rorts”.

Kiplinger · Jul 26

Why Paying More in Taxes Today Could Leave You Wealthier Tomorrow: A Financial Planner Explains Roth Conversions

Roth conversions sound like a no-brainer — pay more tax now to pay less in future. But you need to understand your tax bracket to make sure they'll work for you.

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