Alleged ‘grandparent scammers’ charged in Rhode Island for role in targeting seniors
According to the Warwick Police Department, two men in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly participating in a “grandparent scam.” Jason Rose, 34, of Flushing, New York, and Robert Munoz, 29, of Miami, Florida, were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The two were […]
New Hampshire seniors face changes in Medicare Advantage plans starting in 2025 – WMUR Manchester
An estimated 44,000 seniors in New Hampshire could see changes to their Medicare Advantage plans starting in 2025. The change comes after some insurance companies announced they could no longer keep up with rising medical costs. After January 1, 2025, some companies will exit the Medicare Advantage market or reduce the number of plans they […]
Marijuana use among seniors: Weighing the benefits and risks
While cannabis has historically been more popular among younger groups, more and more older adults are turning to it for a variety of reasons. But are the potential benefits worth the risks? In a recent National Poll on Healthy Aging from the University of Michigan, approximately 21% of people age 50 and older said they […]
Trump Vows to Defeat Inflation and Repeal Harris Law That Screwed Seniors with the Biggest Medicare Premium Increase Ever
The following content is Americans who support limited government. Bidenflation has ravaged seniors over the past four years, putting enormous financial pressure on seniors living on fixed incomes. As a result, many seniors in battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin are abandoning the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris administration in favor of Donald Trump, who has […]
Former insurance agent battling cancer has a dying wish: Warn seniors against having a Medicare Advantage plan – WJXT News4JAX
Jacksonville, Florida – Big changes are in store for Medicare Advantage patients in 2025 as Medicare’s open enrollment period begins Tuesday. It's a good idea to review your plan and coverage now to avoid being caught by surprise next year. Changes to Medicare planned for next year will affect thousands of seniors, resulting in higher […]
Millions of Seniors Lose Their Medicare Advantage Coverage – Newsweek
Millions of seniors will lose access to Medicare Advantage plans after major insurance companies cut premiums as a result of the Inflation Control Act. experts spoke newsweek What's going on and what steps seniors can take to get the coverage they need. Medicare Advantage is a privatized version of Medicare, and seniors typically enjoy myriad […]
Kamala Harris-Backed Bill ‘Wreaking Havoc on Prescription Drug Costs for Seniors’
Kamala Harris and Medicare-for-all proponents tout a vision of compassion, but there's no compassion in restricting patients' access to doctors and drugs, hosted by Joel White told Mike Slater. Breitbart News Daily. White, president of Horizon Government Affairs and a Republican strategist, said rising health care costs caused by the signature legislative accomplishments of the […]
Medicare enrollment season begins Tuesday offering enhanced benefits for seniors – KOMO News
Seattle — The holiday shopping season may have begun, but one of the more important things on many seniors' to-do lists this time of year is shopping for health insurance. Gary Culp, Cigna Medicare expert, said, “Today we're going to really stop and look at what insurance we have today, what's working, what's not working, […]
Seniors to get moderate cost of living bump in Social Security payments next year
Less inflation means fewer increases in Social Security payments. (iStock) According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 71 million Americans will increase by 2.5% in 2025, resulting in an additional $561 in Social Security income per year. This is expected to increase. Beneficiaries will […]
Minnesota seniors face Medicare dilemma: Stick with doctors or health plans? – Star Tribune
After going through the trouble of choosing a new Medicare Advantage health plan last fall, Wendy Sundstrom is disappointed that she has to do it again this year just to keep seeing the same doctor. . The 69-year-old St. Louis Park resident faces a problem that all seniors on Medicare Advantage may face if health […]