23+ hour, 19+ min ago   (1012+ words) Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La, is leaving the United States Senate at the close of his term in January, but he is not leaving the fight for a permanent solution to Social Security funding reform. In an exclusive interview with SavingAdvice....

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (187+ words) If you’re unsure, call the physician who supposedly ordered the test and ask whether the office has a record of ordering it for you. If you still suspect fraud, Medicare says you can report it through 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or its online…...

2+ day, 17+ hour ago   (566+ words) Editor’s Note: This article concerns Affordable Care Act Marketplace coverage, not Medicare plan enrollment. That’s significant because CMS says Enhanced Direct Enrollment platforms accounted for approximately 76% of active plan selections during 2026 Open Enrollment. The additional protection is intended to make…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (192+ words) According to CMS, those systems look for abnormal combinations involving testing, results, billing, documentation, and relationships that could indicate fraud, waste, or abuse. The technology can help flag high-risk claims for additional review and potentially allow claims to be held,…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (153+ words) When was the last time you went line by line through your Medicare claims instead of simply filing the statement away? Share your experience in the comments. Two Florida Men Sentenced in $34.8 Million Medicare Scheme That Sent Unneeded Braces to…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (199+ words) The scheme also involved marketing operations targeting thousands of Medicare beneficiaries, according to the Justice Department’s earlier announcement of the case. Prosecutors alleged that marketing companies used deceptive and aggressive telemarketing to persuade beneficiaries to accept medical equipment they didn’t…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (146+ words) Have you ever found a medical service, test, or piece of equipment on a Medicare statement that you didn’t recognize? Tell us what happened in the comments. 5 Signs That FTC Refund Text or Email Is Real — And 4 Signs It’s a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (361+ words) You should also ask: “Was the prescription actually run through my insurance?” Before assuming your plan changed, ask the pharmacy to confirm that the prescription was processed through the correct insurance and that the plan information on file is current....

2+ week, 22+ hour ago   (228+ words) Also watch Medicare mail in September. A gray Loss of Deemed Status Notice means you won’t automatically qualify for Extra Help next year, but that doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t qualify. You can still apply through Social Security or your…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (481+ words) An email saying your lab results are ready can be difficult to ignore, especially when it carries familiar MyChart branding and appears to involve your health. More than a dozen U.S. health systems have now warned patients about MyChart impersonation attempts,…...