What are Medicare Savings Programs?
The Medicare Savings Program (MSP) is a state-run initiative designed to assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries in covering certain healthcare costs.
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The Facts About Medicare Spending
(Source – The Kaiser Family Foundation Published Aug 4, 2026) Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people ages 65
Read MoreHospice’s Bad Reputation Amid Fraud Crisis Will Hurt Patients, Industry Experts Warn
(By Laurie Udesky for KFF Health News published July 29, 2026) Mark Vantrease regularly sees his Vietnam War buddies over
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Actions needed to reduce improper payment and fraud risks
Each year, the Office of Management and Budget identifies programs considered high priority for improper payments. In 2025, the Department
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Proposed bill would create Medicare exchange plan, make enhanced ACA subsidies permanent
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) A newly proposed federal bill would create a government-run public health insurance option
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Senate Republicans block effort to repeal Medicare AI prior authorization pilot
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Senate Republicans have blocked an effort to advance a Democratic-led resolution to repeal CMS’
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8 things to know about Medicare-Medicaid dual-eligible individuals: KFF
(By: Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) Approximately 12 million Americans enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid account for a
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MAGI Definition for IRMAA
The Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) is an additional charge added to standard Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Part
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Medicare gets too little attention
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that Medicare enrollment will reach 80 million within the next 10 years,
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CMS orders corrective action plan for AI vendor in Medicare prior authorization pilot
(By: Andrew Cass for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS is requiring one of the companies it hired to use artificial intelligence
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