Large health insurers such as Humana and UnitedHealth are reducing broker commissions to lessen expenses from Medicare beneficiaries.

Large health insurers such as Humana and UnitedHealth are reducing broker commissions to lessen expenses from Medicare beneficiaries.

In an effort to enhance profits, major health insurance companies are implementing measures to restrict seniors from signing up for private Medicare plans, which has drawn criticism from insurance brokers and state regulators. Insurers like Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Centene, and SmaCare are either suspending or lowering fees associated with their Medicare plans. Some have even […]

Small Percentage of ACA Beneficiaries Came Through Misused Asylum Process

Small Percentage of ACA Beneficiaries Came Through Misused Asylum Process

Senator Adam Smith Discusses Asylum Process on News Nation During a segment of News Nation’s “Cuomo” on Thursday, Senator Adam Smith (D-WA) remarked that individuals who are beneficiaries of the Affordable Care Act might be part of the asylum process he referenced. Host Chris Cuomo responded by highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding legal versus illegal […]

Schedule for Social Security payments in September: When beneficiaries can expect their checks

Schedule for Social Security payments in September: When beneficiaries can expect their checks

Upcoming Social Security Payments for September 2025 Washington – A new calendar released in September indicates when millions of Americans will receive their Social Security payments. Here’s what recipients can expect regarding their checks this month. Social Security Payment Schedule for September 2025 The Social Security Administration regularly issues monthly payments, but the exact dates […]

September payment schedule for Social Security: When beneficiaries can expect their checks

September payment schedule for Social Security: When beneficiaries can expect their checks

Social Security Payment Updates for September 2025 Washington – A recent calendar revealed the schedule for Social Security payments set to go out in September to millions of Americans enrolled in the program. Here’s a breakdown of when recipients can expect their checks this month. Social Security Payment Schedule for September 2025 Overview: The Social […]

Louisiana Medicaid review uncovers $9.6 million in payments made to deceased beneficiaries

Louisiana Medicaid review uncovers $9.6 million in payments made to deceased beneficiaries

Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana’s Medicaid program, a significant expense for the state, provides healthcare to over 1.6 million residents. Typically, when a beneficiary passes away, they are removed from the Medicaid roster. However, between February 2019 and March 2025, the state disbursed $9.6 million for 1,072 individuals who had died. The Legislative Audit Office of […]

Social Security pulls back on decision to stop sending paper checks to beneficiaries

Social Security pulls back on decision to stop sending paper checks to beneficiaries

Social Security Administration to Continue Issuing Paper Checks The Social Security Administration (SSA) has decided to stick with issuing paper checks to beneficiaries. This marks a shift from their previous plan to transition all payments to electronic deposits by September 30th. On Wednesday, the SSA informed CBS MoneyWatch that paper checks will still be provided […]