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Medicaid Managed Care Groups Under Congressional Investigation
Lawmakers question Medicaid MCOs over their high rates of prior authorization denials.
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 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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Amazon launches RxPass — its new subscription service for medication
Amazon's new program, RxPass, lets Prime members ship prescription medications to their homes for just $5 a month.
By Erin Bendig Published
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Considering a Medicare Advantage Plan? Be Wary of Promises
These private insurance alternatives to Medicare are growing in popularity at the same time they’re under scrutiny for their sales tactics and coverage.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Medicare Costs to Go Down in 2023
Retirement Lower-than-expected spending on an expensive drug and other things means beneficiaries will pay less next year.
By Elaine Silvestrini Last updated
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Inflation Reduction Act Boosts Obamacare Tax Credit
Tax Breaks Enhancements to the premium tax credit are extended for three more years under the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Create a Special Needs Plan That Goes the Distance
estate planning Getting the services needed for a person with a disability can take some careful planning, considering some important benefits programs limit the assets owned to just $2,000.
By Kara Duckworth, CFP®, CDFA® Published
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4 Financial Steps to Care for Your Child with Special Needs
personal finance Parents of children who have special needs are busy folks, but they would sleep better at night if they took the time to complete these four tasks, which will help protect their children’s future.
By Josh Monroe, CFP®, ChFC Published
personal finance