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Medicare drug costs shift under new law: Most patients may pay more
IRA’s $2,000 out-of-pocket cap helps few; most won’t hit the threshold Insurers raise deductibles, replace flat co-pays with ...
New York Boomers Lose Medicare Battle
New York City is required by law to provide health insurance coverage for retirees formerly employed by the city.
Liz Weston: Inheriting a large retirement account could affect Medicare premiums for up to 10 years
Answer: A large-enough retirement account could affect their Medicare premiums for up to 10 years, not just one.
Hospitals save lives. Now here’s how they can save Medicaid and Medicare.
In addition to Medicaid cuts, even Medicare cuts are on the table as Congress debates the healthcare spending provisions in ...
Medicare and Social Security go-broke dates pushed up due to rising health care costs, new SSA law
The go-broke dates for Medicare and Social Security’s trust funds have moved up as rising health care costs and new ...
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Louisiana's Bill Cassidy has an idea to save money on Medicare. Will Congress take it up?
WASHINGTON — Ever since U.S. senators got their hands on the House-passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, fiscal conservatives ...
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NYC won't force 250K retirees off their current Medicare plan, despite court ruling
Marianne Pizzitola, president of the NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees, which was founded to oppose the Medicare ...
Top court rules NYC retirees can be moved into controversial Medicare Advantage plan
After years of legal battles, Mayor Adams’ administration got a green light from New York’s highest court Wednesday to shift ...
Even with job-based health coverage, experts suggest signing up for Medicare
Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare upon turning 65 ...
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Senior Connection hosts "Medicare Changes for 2025 - What You Need to Know" Thursday, June 26
The Senior Connection Speakers Bureau will host “Medicare Changes for 2025 — What You Need to Know,” a free live community ...
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State’s highest court blocks city retirees’ challenge to Medicare Advantage switch
The Adams administration notched a win in court today as it seeks to move city retirees onto private Medicare Advantage plans ...
Common Medicare scams: How to protect yourself and avoid fraud
There are several common Medicare scams, and it's important to know what to look out for to avoid getting scammed. Here's ...