It pays to comparison shop for Medigap plans
One of the decisions a Medicare-eligible individual needs to make is the type of health insurance for their retirement. You
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Health Care Finance
The Biden administration used billions in hospital Covid-19 funds to pay drugmakers
(By Rachel Cohrs for ST A T) WASHINGTON — The Biden administration quietly took nearly $7 billion from a fund
Read MoreWhat the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
(By Bernard J. Wolfson for Kaiser Health News) Betty Chow, a Los Angeles resident, had a cervical disc replaced in
Read MoreHow does health spending in the U.S. compare to other countries?
(By Emma Wager, Jared Ortaliza, and Cynthia Cox for Kaiser Family Foundation published January 21, 2022) This chart collection compares
Read MoreOscar Health rolls out improved medical cost transparency calculator
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Oscar Health is providing members with an enhanced virtual cost estimation tool
Read MoreMonthly Part B Premiums and Annual Percentage Increases
(By Tricia Neuman, Juliette Cubanski, and Meredith Freed for Kaiser Family Foundation published January 12, 2022) In November 2021, CMS
Read MoreHow to get insurance to pay for at-home COVID tests, according to the White House
(By Jonathan Franklin for NPR) The Biden administration announced Monday new details on how Americans can get free COVID-19 tests
Read MoreClinics Say California’s New Medicaid Drug Program Will Force Them to Cut Services
(By Samantha Young for Kaiser Health News) SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s sweeping new program to buy prescription drugs for its
Read MoreBecerra orders Medicare to reconsider premium hike following price drop for Biogen’s Aduhelm
(By Rachel Cohrs for ST A T) WASHINGTON — Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on Monday
Read MoreHigher out-of-pocket costs may sway cancer patients’ decisions, study says
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Cancer patients who have health plans with high deductibles may approach treatment
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