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 […]
Centra Health will discontinue Humana Medicare Advantage plans in 2026.
Centra Health Ends Partnership with Humana Medicare Advantage Plans LYNCHBURG, Va. — Centra Health has announced that it will stop accepting Humana’s Medicare Advantage plans beginning January 1, 2026. This change is likely to put many local patients in a tough spot regarding their health insurance options. This decision could mean patients need to switch […]
Efforts to maintain telehealth access in Vermont as Medicare reimbursements remain suspended for four weeks
Telehealth Access Challenges in Vermont after Medicare Changes For many patients at All Brains Belong, a community health clinic in Montpelier, accessing care through virtual appointments has been transformative, especially during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. As telemedicine becomes more commonplace, Mel Hauser, a founding physician at the clinic, noted that many patients are able […]
Fears about Medicare won’t solve rising costs — Medicare Advantage can
Democrats are portraying the upcoming government shutdown as a battle over health care expenses, tapping into the rising worries about health care costs that particularly affect Medicare recipients. For lawmakers, it’s a political maneuver. But for many older Americans, these concerns are genuine and pressing. Recent polling indicates that 58% of Medicare beneficiaries over the […]
4 Suggestions for Selecting a New Medicare Advantage Plan
Navigating your options during open enrollment can be a bit overwhelming. Healthcare costs are a significant part of retirement—perhaps one of the most unavoidable expenses. This makes selecting the right Medicare coverage crucial. At 65, you become eligible for Medicare. You have a choice: stick with Original Medicare, which covers Parts A and B, along […]
Ways to save during the 2026 Medicare open enrollment as expenses keep increasing
Recent survey findings indicate that about 64% of Americans are concerned their Medicare benefits could be reduced under the current government. Some individuals may even see cuts as soon as next year, which could lead to increased costs. The Medicare Administrative Commission forecasts an increase in Medicare Part B premiums by $21.50, totaling $206.50, next […]