Almost half of near-poor Medicare beneficiaries spend at least one-fifth of their income on health care costs
New research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health found “near poor” –whose incomes are between 100%
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Americans are underestimating their healthcare costs in retirement
According to a recent Fidelity survey reveals 37 percent of Americans think the average senior couple will spend $50,000 to
Read More18% of Americans donated to a medical crowdfunding campaign in past year
(By Katie Adams for Becker’s Hospital Review) Despite nationwide financial hardships, just under 1 in 5 Americans said they donated
Read MoreCMS recouping advanced Medicare payments
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS began recouping accelerated Medicare payments made to providers and suppliers to help temporarily relieve
Read MoreMedigap buyers can save through comparison shopping
A recent analysis by eHealth found Medicare beneficiaries could save an average of $840 per year for Medicare Supplement Plan
Read MoreBill delaying Medicare payment cuts passes Senate
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Senate passed legislation March 25 that will delay $18 billion in Medicare payment
Read MoreHer Doctor’s Office Moved One Floor Up. Her Bill Was 10 Times Higher.
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) Kyunghee Lee’s right hand hurts all the time. She spent decades running a
Read More13 leading drugmakers’ top 3 drugs by revenue in 2020
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The best-selling drug in the world in 2020 was AbbVie’s Humira, an immunology drug
Read MoreLots of Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief Law — But Do Your Homework First
(By Michelle Andrews for Kaiser Health News) There’s something for everyone with private health insurance in the American Rescue Plan
Read MoreUnder New Cost-Cutting Medicare Rule, Same Surgery, Same Place, Different Bill
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) A cost-saving change in Medicare launched in the final days of the Trump
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