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Trump Affordable Care Act refund: Why nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states are getting $500 checks—and who qualifies

Trump ACA $500 refund checks: Nearly a million Americans are finding unexpected government checks in their mailboxes this week. Starting September 30, the Treasury Department began issuing $500 payments to roughly 950,000 people across 30 states. President Donald Trump’s signature sits on an accompanying letter. He states the funds return…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Did Medicare Pay for a Test You Never Received? CMS’s Latest Fraud Crackdown Gives You a Reason to Look

When your Medicare Summary Notice arrives, it’s easy to glance at the amount you owe and ignore everything Medicare paid behind the scenes. CMS’s latest...

Saving Advice · Sep 30

You Love Your Medicare Plan — Do You Still Need to Compare It Every Year?

Finding a Medicare plan that works well can feel like winning a small bureaucratic lottery: your doctors accept it, your prescriptions are covered, and the...

Saving Advice · Sep 30

ACA Enrollees Should Review Their HealthCare.gov Accounts Before November 1 as CMS Tightens Rules on Brokers

New CMS broker rules take effect before ACA open enrollment on Nov. 1. How to check your HealthCare.gov account and spot unauthorized plan changes.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

Your Medicare Plan Drops Your Doctor for 2027 — What Can You Do During Open Enrollment?

You like your doctor, they know your medical history, and you’ve spent years building a relationship with the practice. Then your Medicare Advantage plan’s 2027...

Saving Advice · Sep 28

CMS and 37 States Pledge to Judge Medicaid Care by Whether Patients Get Healthier, Not Paperwork Checklists

CMS and 37 states signed a voluntary pledge to measure Medicaid quality by patient health outcomes instead of process steps. Here is what could change.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Six States Will Require Medical Proof for Medicaid Work Exemptions in January Instead of Taking Enrollees' Word

Six states will require medical proof for Medicaid work exemptions in January, skipping a federal grace year. Who is affected and what to gather.

Medical Daily · Sep 27

MedPAC Chair Defends $76 Billion Medicare Advantage Overpayment Estimate as Insurers Push Congress to Change the Math

MedPAC's chair defended its $76 billion Medicare Advantage estimate at an insurer event. What the fight could mean for Part B premiums.

Medical Daily · Sep 26

Draft Plan Would End Weekly Flu, COVID and RSV Case Reports From Nursing Homes Heading into Respiratory Season

A draft federal plan would end weekly nursing home reports of flu, COVID, and RSV cases. What the data shows now and what families can ask facilities.

Medical Daily · Sep 25

Congress Warms to Permanent Medicare Doctor Pay Overhaul, but Another Short-Term Patch Looks Likely Before January

Lawmakers show new interest in fixing how Medicare pays doctors, but a proposed 1.68% cut still looms on January 1. What patients should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 25