Premiums for Medicare Plan B to increase by 10 percent in 2026
Medicare Part B Premiums Set to Rise in 2026 According to a recent announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), premiums for Medicare Part B are projected to increase by approximately 10 percent in 2026. CMS outlined the new monthly actuarial premium rates for Medicare Part B beneficiaries starting next year. Senior […]
Considering a change to Medicare Advantage during Open Enrollment? Here are 5 important points to understand.
Considerations for Medicare’s Open Enrollment Medicare’s open enrollment period has been happening for over a month, and time is running out. You’ve got just a few weeks left to tweak your health insurance plans for 2026. If you’re thinking about switching from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan, it’s worth noting that while there […]
Authorities: Houston group of 7 women charged Medicare $110M for hospice care for patients who were not terminally ill
Houston Medicare Fraud Indictments Seven individuals in the Houston area have been indicted in connection with an alleged Medicare fraud scheme, as reported by U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjay. Among those arrested are Hattie Banks, 49, from Humble; Lydia Oberle, 59; and Cheryl Brooks, 64, both from Houston; as well as Ena Cowart, 50, from […]
Discussions between WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare may impact Medicare Advantage coverage in Raleigh
WakeMed and UnitedHealthcare Negotiations Ongoing WakeMed announced on Tuesday that if an agreement is not reached, UnitedHealthcare will stop covering Medicare Advantage plans starting Saturday, November 15. Currently, both organizations are in negotiations, with their contracts set to expire on the same day. Officials from UnitedHealthcare shared with WRAL News that they are aiming for […]
Watch out for these Medicare and Healthcare.gov open enrollment scams
Beware of Medicare and Healthcare.gov Scams The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning about scams related to Medicare and the open enrollment period for Healthcare.gov. This scam often includes unsolicited phone calls or messages that assert they can help you find the best deal on insurance. For your information, Medicare open enrollment lasts until […]
UnitedHealthcare eliminates coverage for remote monitoring against Medicare guidelines
Beginning in January, UnitedHealthcare will discontinue its payments to doctors for remotely monitoring data collected by patients at home for chronic conditions, including high blood pressure. This policy, which affects both Medicare and commercial plans offered by the country’s largest insurer, was announced in September. It mainly targets remote physiological monitoring (RPM) for various patient […]
Elders need to choose new options after Medicare Advantage plans are discontinued.
Medicare Advantage Plans Facing Changes for Seniors FARGO — This year’s open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans is proving to be confusing for many seniors. Those whose plans are set to be discontinued risk losing coverage if they don’t select a new option. Due to rising claims costs, several health insurance companies are cutting certain […]
Medicare chief demands halt on funding amid fraud claims against company
Investigation into Sunshine Senior Solutions by Medicare PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, has expressed a desire to personally look into a Delray Beach medical supply company following a wave of complaints from seniors nationwide. More than 30 Medicare beneficiaries reached out to […]
Trump reaches significant agreement with pharmaceutical companies Lilly and Novo regarding obesity medications and Medicare.
Addressing America’s Obesity Crisis Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of Health and Human Services, is currently focused on pinpointing the underlying reasons behind the obesity epidemic in the United States. At the same time, the Trump administration aims to ensure affordable access to medications for diabetes and weight loss, particularly targeting glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor […]
Trump plans to reveal reduced prices for weight-loss medications and broader Medicare eligibility.
Trump’s Announcement on Drug Price Reductions Later today, President Trump is set to reveal that two prominent pharmaceutical companies will be cutting the prices of GLP-1 medications, which are often used for diabetes treatment and weight management. Additionally, the government plans to broaden eligibility for these drugs under Medicare. Novo Nordisk, based in Denmark, produces […]