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9 Medicare and Health Scams to Watch in 2026

There are over 2,300 fraud reports filed by American seniors every day. This is not to mention the thousands more deceptive calls that go unreported. Fraudulent schemes are becoming sophisticated, and Medicare is a common target.

inkl · Jul 22

CMS Proposes Medicare Physician Pay Cuts of Up to 1.68% in 2027, Putting Rural and Behavioral Health Practices at Risk

CMS proposed Medicare physician pay cuts of 1.19% to 1.68% for 2027. The temporary 2.5% congressional increase expires at year-end. Rural and behavioral health practices face the greatest pressure.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

Why Your Insulin Price Could Change Even When Your Insurance Plan Doesn’t

Before he died, my father had a rough battle with diabetes. Managing the disease is challenging enough without being surprised by a higher pharmacy bill, or...

Saving Advice · Jul 21

Here’s What the 2027 COLA Figures May Actually Look Like

Millions of Americans are already wondering how much their Social Security benefits could increase in 2027, especially after several years of higher inflation. While the official 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will not be announced until October 2026, economists and retirement experts have already released updated projections based on recent…

Budget and the Bees · Jul 20

Cutting community participation budgets isn’t needed to save the NDIS

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reform bill, now before parliament is the centrepiece of the federal government’s budget savings measures.

The Conversation · Jul 20

Colorado was the first state to cap a drug’s price – then a federal court stepped in

Colorado is one of a handful of states with a review board for drug prices and one of only four with a board empowered to set upper limits on what state agencies, insurers and other purchasers may pay or be reimbursed for certain high-cost drugs dispensed to patients in the…

The Conversation · Jul 20

COVID Nimbus Variant Fuels Rising ER Visits in 27 States as Summer Wave Builds Across the U.S.

The COVID Nimbus variant NB.1.8.1 is driving ER visits in 27 states as summer 2026's wave builds. Here's who needs to act, and what to watch for.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

Retirees wait for the day they can sell their homes and cash in—but there's a secret Medicare 'trap' that could stop them in their tracks

Selling your home near retirement age can trigger a Medicare premium surcharge that costs thousands a year—and most retirees don't find out until the bill arrives.

Fortune · Jul 20

8 Expenses That Quietly Disappear After Retirement

Significant expenses, such as payroll taxes, often disappear the day you retire, so you probably won't need to replace as much of your salary as you thought.

Kiplinger · Jul 19

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...

Saving Advice · Jul 18