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Humana to Back Curbs to Medicare Advantage Billing Practices
Humana, the second-biggest Medicare insurer, has told congressional staffers that it will support moves that would curtail ...
Should You Ditch Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Most People Do
If you're tempted to ditch your Medicare Advantage plan, you're not alone. Here's when it's a good idea and how to go about ...
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UnitedHealth Group, Humana support Medicare Advantage home visit changes
The nation’s two largest Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers say they support reforming the federal program to rein in certain ...
Omahans rally in support of Medicare, Medicaid funding
Omaha resident Melody Sheldon said she supports funding for Medicare and Medicaid, a potential target of budget cuts in the ...
Liz Weston: Delaying signing up for Medicare? Make sure you’re still covered under employer’s health plan
If you or a spouse is still working for an employer with 20 or more employees, generally you can opt to keep the ...
Medicare Penalties Would Change for 700,000 Seniors Under New Bill
More than 700,000 Medicare beneficiaries currently face permanent increases in their Part B premiums because of late enrollment, with average penalties reaching 30 percent.
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Feds Indict SoCal Hospice CEO for Medicare Fraud in Fresno and Kern Counties
Federal prosecutors allege a nurse and hospice CEO stole identifies from retirement home residents. She could spend 12 years ...
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Ask the Editor, June 6: Questions on Hobby Losses, Medicare
In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on hobby losses, I ...