Woman says she was kicked off health insurance over ‘systematic failure’ from federal agencies – WSB Atlanta
ATLANTA – She's not over 65 and is not disabled, but the federal government says that Metro Atlanta women have been actively registered with Medicare for many years. “I shouldn't be in Medicare. This is a systematic failure at some institutions,” said Roswell's Kristen Rose. Channel 2 Consumer Researcher Justingray. However, last fall she was […]
DOJ investigating Medicare billing practices at UnitedHealthcare – WSB Atlanta
WASHINGTON, DC – The US Department of Justice is researching the nation's largest health insurance companies. UnitedHealthcare's billing practices are under investigation, according to the Wall Street Journal. The research focuses on the company's Medicare Advantage Plan. This civil fraud investigation considers alleged additional payments based on a Medicare Advantage Plan diagnosis. As of 2024, […]
IRS laying off thousands of workers in the middle of tax season, sources say – WSB Atlanta
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The IRS will fire thousands of probation workers midway through the tax season, with cuts likely to occur soon next week, according to two sources familiar with the agency's plans. This intensifies the Trump administration's drastic efforts to reduce the size of its federal workforce by ordering agencies to fire almost all […]
Multimillion-dollar scheme leaves GA families with ACA coverage with changed or no insurance – WSB Atlanta
ATLANTA — Tyesha Foreman said going to the doctor has been difficult each time because she doesn't know if her health insurance will cover her when she settles down. “It's stressful and scary and it's embarrassing to look back and think, 'Why? Why are you covered and then giving us a card that says you're […]
More than half a million patients lose coverage since Georgia Medicaid unwinding start, data shows – WSB Atlanta
ATLANTA — In the eight months since Georgia’s Medicaid redetermination process began, more than 500,000 patients have lost their health insurance if it’s through Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids. As of December, Condition data shows Just over 503,500 patients, or about 41% of those who attempted to renew or receive coverage through the program, were […]