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Retirees Could See a Historic Social Security Raise in 2027—Here’s the Catch

Millions of retirees are paying close attention to early forecasts for the 2027 Social Security COLA, and for good reason. Recent estimates suggest beneficiaries could...

Saving Advice · May 29

Why the Era of Chart Mining in Medicare Advantage Is Coming to an End

Chart mining, the practice of sending coders into historical medical records to find diagnosis codes that were clinically present but never submitted to CMS, has been a cornerstone of Medicare Advantage risk adjustment for nearly two decades. Health plans hired vendors to process millions of charts annually. Coders identified diagnoses.…

inkl · May 29

The ‘In-Home Assessment’ Scam: Why Someone Claiming to Be from Medicare May Be Trying to Get Inside Your House

A phone call comes in claiming you qualify for a “free Medicare in-home assessment.” The caller sounds professional, knows your name, and insists someone can stop by your house this week. For many older adults, that may sound helpful or even routine. But experts warn that a Medicare in-home assessment…

Budget and the Bees · May 29

Tax Season May Be Over, But Many Seniors Are Still Getting Hit With Surprise Bills They Didn’t See Coming

For many retirees, tax season feels like it should end the moment the return is filed and the refund check arrives. Unfortunately, that is not...

Saving Advice · May 28

Is a Side Hustle Worth It After 75? The Pros, Cons and Tax Traps

While extra pocket cash may also help stretch investment income and Social Security benefits, there are financial ramifications to consider, positive and negative.

GOBankingRates · May 28

No, federal government does not spend $1tn each year

A social media post makes multiple claims about how much the Australian government spends each year, but several of the figures are wrong.

AAP · May 28

The Medicare “Benefit Boost” Claim Circulating on Facebook — and Why Experts Say Seniors Should Be Careful

If you have spent any time on Facebook recently, chances are you have seen advertisements promising seniors a huge new Medicare “benefit boost.” Some ads...

Saving Advice · May 27

5 Retirement Budget Leaks Most Seniors Don’t Notice Until Midyear — And Rent Isn’t One of Them

Many retirees begin the year feeling confident about their finances. Social Security checks are arriving, required minimum distributions are planned, and the monthly budget looks...

Saving Advice · May 27

$1 Billion Medicare Fraud Case Ends In Conviction: HealthSplash Founder Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison

HealthSplash CEO Brett Blackman was convicted of orchestrating a $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme, involving false prescriptions and illegal kickbacks, targeting vulnerable senior citizens.

International Business Times UK · May 27

The Medicare Grocery Benefit Cutback: Why Some Seniors Could See Reduced Monthly Food Assistance

Many seniors have come to rely on Medicare Advantage grocery benefits to help stretch their budgets during a time of soaring food prices. These monthly...

Saving Advice · May 27