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Drug plan prices touted during Medicare open enrollment can rise within a month

Even the savviest Medicare drug plan shoppers can get a shock when they fill prescriptions: That great deal on medications in fall is no bargain after prices go up as much as 8% by winter.

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How do the major parties rate on Medicare? We asked 5 experts

Medicare has been mentioned a lot this election campaign but we’ve seen relatively few substantial policy announcements from the major parties.

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7 principles to guide a national dental care program in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced plans to establish a national dental care program for low-income Canadians. The program arguably represents one of the most significant health-care initiatives since Canadian Medicare and flows from the Liberal–NDP “supply and confidence” agreement.

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Vulnerable Australians missing out on healthcare as insufficient Medicare rebate drives GP shortage

Fee-for-service funding model cannot keep up with cost of complex primary care needs, community organisations say

The Guardian - AU

Jack Dempsey runs as independent as Hinkler voters rate federal election issues

A "safe" federal LNP seat has become an unexpected battleground where a former state government minister hopes to steal victory from his old party. Here are the issues voters say will matter most.

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Medicare Advantage plans denied nearly 1 in 5 claims that should have been paid, HHS finds

The agency’s inspector general found that private Medicare Advantage plans denied 18% of claims allowed under Medicare rules —often because of the insurers’ errors in processing claims.

Chicago Sun-Times

Americans believe nothing is getting better. Biden feeds that disillusionment

As his poll numbers crater, Biden appears to be offering no course correction. He still hasn’t signed a stack of potentially wildly popular executive orders on matters ranging from debt cancellation to drug pricing

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Rising out-of-pocket health costs are a worry. But the major parties have barely mentioned it

Rising out-of-pocket costs for health care is an important issue the major parties have not yet substantially addressed during the election campaign.

The Conversation

Hospitals press for more federal aid as fortunes turn

The crunch that hospitals now face may have unintended effects on patient care.

Axios

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…

Benzinga

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Roll Call

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?

Pedestrian.tv

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.

The Conversation

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…

Newcastle Herald

Meet the candidates for four Hunter seats

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

ABC News

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.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

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

Kiplinger

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.

Kiplinger

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.

Kiplinger

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.

Kiplinger

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.

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