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Many Medicare Advantage Members Find Challenges With Plans, Survey Finds
Most Medicare Advantage beneficiaries said they are satisfied with their plans, but many reported overbilling and other concerns.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Medicare Lists First 10 Drugs for Talks On Lowering Your Costs
New prices for Medicare Part D drugs on list expected in 2026.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Hospitals Say Increased Medicare Reimbursement Is Not Enough: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Medicare will bump up hospital reimbursements by 3.1% in 2024, but the industry says it's not enough as it comes off its worst financial year of the pandemic.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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More Funding Going Toward Nursing Workforce
Department of Health and Human Services is investing $100 million in nursing workforce.
By Joey Solitro Published
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Will Weight-Loss Drugs Spike Medicare Costs?: The Kiplinger Letter
Economic Forecasts Lawmakers are trying to get weight-loss drugs like Wegovy covered by Medicare. Long-term savings are possible, but it could cost the program $27 billion.
By John Miley Published
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The High Costs of Senior Caregiving
Out-of-pocket costs for caregivers average about $7,000 per year. Here's how to get some help.
By Ella Vincent Published
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More Weight-Loss Drugs, Like Ozempic, are in the Works: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts
Economic Forecasts Pharmaceutical companies are developing more weight-loss drugs similar to Ozempic, but these injectables are still expensive.
By John Miley Published
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Financial Planning in Retirement: Seeing All the Angles
In addition to investments, your financial adviser should be talking to you about insurance, Medicare, Social Security, long-term care, estate planning and tax planning.
By David C. Treece, Investment Adviser Representative Published
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When Will Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds Run Out of Money?
Social Security and Medicare trust funds, which help pay benefits, are projected to run dry. What will happen then?
By Elaine Silvestrini Published