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Humana Q1 Earnings Beats Expectations, Raises FY22 Profit Guidance

Humana Inc (NYSE:HUM) has posted Q1 adjusted sales of $24.08 billion, beating the consensus of $23.51 billion. The benefits expense ratio increased from 86.4% to 85.9%, and the operating cost ratio increased from 12% to 9.7%. Humana posted an adjusted EPS of $8.04, beating the consensus of $6.78 and $6.38 posted a…

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Lawmakers, regulators seek long-term care insurance solutions

WASHINGTON — The long-term care insurance industry is foundering, and attempts to address the issue have flummoxed lawmakers and regulators.

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Lawmakers, regulators seek long-term care insurance solutions - Roll Call

Companies providing long-term care insurance are leaving the business, raising the risk of higher premiums for patients.

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Yr 4-Min Explainer On Why TF Dental Is Not Covered By Medicare In 2022

Good dental health is crucial and without it you can develop serious health issues like heart disease. So why is dental care not on medicare?

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Why isn't dental included in Medicare? Are any parties promising better dental care?

Only a fraction of the population can access government-funded dental check-ups. It all comes down to money, and a decision made almost five decades ago.

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With wait times for public elective surgeries stretching out, Australians are funding their own procedures

With wait times for elective surgeries in public hospital systems ballooning following lockdowns, some patients are self-funding their own procedures to try and skip the queue.

ABC News

Filling the gaps: Why Canada still needs a public dental health plan despite decades of medicare

Canadians pride ourselves on our health-care system, especially in comparison with our neighbours to the south. But there are significant gaps in coverage. Nearly one-third of Canadians do not have dental insurance, and that number climbs to 50 per cent for lower-income Canadians. Without dental care, minor issues like cavities…

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Meet the candidates for four Hunter seats

The region's 32 candidates tell us about their background.

Newcastle Herald

Scott Morrison's use of 'blessed' thrust NDIS back into spotlight, raising questions neither side is prepared to answer

A political scuffle over the Prime Minister's clumsy use of the word "blessed" has thrust the NDIS back into the spotlight and triggered important questions about the scheme's sustainability. However, they are questions that neither side of politics is yet prepared to answer.

ABC News

Finally free after almost a decade in immigration detention, Amin is too sick to work and struggles to eat even one meal a day

Amin Afravi lost 24 kilograms during his years in detention and it's left his body so depleted that he struggles to eat and, despite finally being released, he's too weak to work.

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Calls for GP funding boost as figures reveal how Medicare gap hits some of Australia’s poorest areas

New data shows some of the lowest income electorates have among the highest average out-of-pocket costs

The Guardian - AU

The Rules for Making a Medigap Switch

Kiplinger provides guidance on how to make a Medicare Medigap switch to get the best plan for your budget.

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Before Retiring, Make Sure You've Covered These Five Bases

You've worked hard and saved, and now you're ready to retire. For a successful retirement, though, you need to make sure you're prepared in all of these areas.

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Five Retirement Tips to Help Women Take Control of Their Future

It's a mistake to let someone else make all your financial decisions. You can take control of your finances by reviewing the basics of a good retirement plan.

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7 Overlooked Tax Deductions for the Self-Employed

If you've recently gone into business for yourself, don't miss these sometimes overlooked credits and tax deductions for the self-employed.

Kiplinger

When Is Medicare Open Enrollment?

During the annual enrollment period each fall, you can select a new Medicare Advantage or Part D plan or switch back to original Medicare.

Kiplinger

What’s the Best Medigap Plan?

The 10 Medigap plans offer different levels of benefits that pay for expenses, such as co-payments, not covered by original Medicare.

Kiplinger

Most-Overlooked Tax Breaks for Retirees and People Over 65

If you're over 65, don't miss out on these overlooked tax breaks for retirees.

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How to Appeal the IRMAA for Medicare Parts B and D

There's a good chance you can get your IRMAA eliminated or reduced if your income has dropped in the past two years.

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10 Worst Things to Keep in Your Wallet

Storing a spare key, your passport card or any other important item in your wallet leaves you open to identity theft — or worse.

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Social Security Basics: 12 Things You Must Know to Maximize Your Benefits

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.

Kiplinger

11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making

If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.

Kiplinger

15 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online

Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.

Kiplinger

Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax Return

The IRS allows some limited tax breaks on medical expenses and insurance premiums related to long-term care.

Kiplinger

How to Complain and Get Results

Impersonal customer service makes it hard to get help. Here's the script for success.

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