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8 Financial Changes Coming Before July That Could Affect Retirees on Fixed Incomes

Retirees on fixed incomes often plan budgets months in advance, but mid-year financial shifts can quickly shake things up. From rising healthcare costs to changes in benefits and everyday expenses, several updates before July can stretch already-tight budgets. Many of these changes do not arrive with much warning, which makes…

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Medicare Will Cover Home‑Safety Evaluations in 2026 — A CAPABLE Nurse, OT and Handyman Could Save You Thousands

Falls are the number one cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in seniors aged 65 and older. A single fall can completely change a...

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Medicare Advantage Company Alignment Healthcare Shows Huge, Unusual Call Option Activity

Alignment Healthcare, a fast-growing Medicare Advantage company, had strong Q1 revenue and adjusted EBITDA results. That may be the underlying reason for the huge, unusual call option activity today.

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7 Medicare Costs Rising Faster Than the 2027 Social Security COLA Forecast

Retirees across America face a financial squeeze as Medicare expenses continue climbing faster than projected Social Security COLA adjustments for 2027. Many households already stretch fixed incomes, and healthcare costs keep tightening that gap in frustrating ways. Inflation in medical services, prescription pricing, and insurance overhead drives much of this…

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Medicare’s Fast-Track Review Standard: Why Some Requests Must Be Approved or Denied Within 72 Hours

Medicare decisions don’t always move at a slow, predictable pace, especially when health needs suddenly turn urgent. Some requests fall under a fast-track review system that forces action within just 72 hours, creating a high-stakes window where delays can directly affect care. That tight timeline exists for situations where waiting…

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I'm a Financial Planner: Here Are 3 Ways to Plan for the Soaring Cost of Long-Term Care

It's never too early to discuss how to pay for long-term care — and as May is Older Americans Month, let's do it now, so you can rest easy in your golden years.

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Your Doctor’s Hands Are Tied – Until Now: New Medicare Rules Promise Faster Approvals. See How Quickly You’ll Get Care

Big changes are rolling through Medicare, and they directly target one of the most frustrating parts of the healthcare system: waiting for approval. For years, patients and doctors have battled prior authorization delays that slow treatments, prescriptions, and even life-changing procedures. Now, new Medicare rules aim to loosen those bottlenecks…

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ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Spotlights Alzheimer’s Psychosis Pipeline, NUPLAZID and DAYBUE Growth

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:ACAD) executives used an RBC Capital Markets investor session to outline the company’s clinical rationale for remlifanserin in Alzheimer’s disease psychosis, provide updates on commercial trends for NUPLAZID and DAYBUE, and discuss selected pipeline and business develo

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Minister takes on Hunter GPs in government push to increase bulk-billing

The government will spend $25.3 million over three years to establish six fully bulk-billing general practices across the Hunter and Central Coast.

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“Un-Retiring” Becomes the New Normal: Nearly 1 in 5 Seniors Is Back in the Workforce as Living Costs Outpace Social Security

Retirement used to represent freedom after decades of hard work, but for many older Americans, that picture is changing fast. Rising grocery bills, climbing insurance...

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Vance says ‘stealing’ $1B from treasury is theft – on the same day Trump pledged to give $1.7B taxpayer cash to his allies

Critics accused the administration of ‘stealing’ from taxpayers by creating a ‘slush fund’ as Vance boasted about his anti-fraud efforts

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Medicare and Cruises: The 6-Hour Rule

Don't let a medical emergency ruin your retirement. We explain why Medicare might not pay for cruise ship virus treatments and how to fill the coverage gap.

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7 Ways Retirees Accidentally Trigger Higher Medicare Premiums

Retirement often feels like a financial finish line, but Medicare premiums don’t always stay predictable once income enters the picture. Many retirees discover that past financial decisions can echo forward in unexpected ways, especially when tax rules start interacting with healthcare costs. The system looks at income data from two…

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iRhythm Technologies Touts Medicare Win, Zio Growth and AI-Driven Margin Gains

iRhythm Technologies (NASDAQ:IRTC) executives said the company is seeing continued business momentum after a favorable Medicare coverage update, a stronger-than-expected first quarter and progress on several product and margin initiatives. Speaking at an investor event, Stephanie Zhadkevich, senior

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Medicare Negotiations Continue: 15 More Drugs Including Weight-Loss Treatments Could See Price Cuts in 2027

Prescription drug costs continue to be one of the biggest financial pressures facing retirees and older Americans. In fact, many Medicare beneficiaries (around 21%) spend...

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CMS’s New AI-Powered Prior Authorization System: Will It Speed Up Approvals or Deny Seniors Critical Care?

For years, seniors and doctors have complained that prior authorization delays can feel like a second illness layered on top of an existing medical problem....

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New Medicare Deductible Shock: Part A Hospital Costs Climb to $1,736 and Nursing Facility Coinsurance Hits $217 Per Day

Millions of older Americans are already feeling squeezed by rising grocery prices, higher utility bills, and increasing prescription drug costs. Now, another expense is climbing...

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5 Medicare Services Seniors Are Losing Coverage For in 2026

Healthcare coverage keeps shifting, and Medicare continues to feel those changes in big ways. Seniors across the United States rely on Medicare not just for doctor visits, but for everyday support that keeps life manageable and healthy. New policy updates and Medicare Advantage adjustments heading into 2026 point toward tighter…

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How US hemp ban could criminalize CBD products – and derail Medicare plan

Pilot program to reimburse patients for hemp-derived products could be undermined by ban passed by Congress

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3 Ways to Potentially Avoid Falling Into a Tax Trap in Retirement, From a Financial Adviser

You may think you'll pay less in taxes once you retire, but taxable withdrawals and Social Security can keep your tax bill as high as it was during your career.

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New Prior Authorization Pilot Launches in Six States in 2026 — Could Delay Nerve Stimulator and Spine Surgery Approvals

Millions of Americans dealing with chronic back pain, nerve damage, and severe spinal conditions are watching a new healthcare policy rollout with growing concern. Several...

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6 Costly Medicare Enrollment Mistakes Retirees Keep Making

Medicare looks simple on the surface, but small mistakes during enrollment often lead to lifelong penalties, coverage gaps, and surprise medical bills. Many retirees assume the system automatically handles everything, only to discover delays and fees that could have been avoided with a few timely decisions.

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4 High-Use Drugs That Will Have Lower Medicare Prices — And 3 Others Facing Negotiations

Millions of seniors are finally seeing relief from some of the highest prescription drug costs in America as Medicare’s new drug price negotiation program begins...

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Extra Help Eligibility Tightens: 2026 Resource & Income Limits You Must Meet to Receive Part D Subsidies

Millions of Medicare beneficiaries rely on the Extra Help program to reduce prescription drug costs, but many seniors may be surprised to learn that the...

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Weight-Loss Drugs Wegovy & Foundayo Get Medicare Coverage on July 1, 2026 — Find Out Who Qualifies

For years, many older Americans watched popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy stay financially out of reach because Medicare would not cover medications prescribed mainly for...

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