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UnitedHealth Questioned On Potential Patient Data Leaked in Cyberattack
As UnitedHealth begins a staged processing of $14B in claims backlog, a lawmaker wants to know exactly which Medicare records and other patient data were compromised in the breach.
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Lawmakers: Nix Social Security Offsets For Seniors In Student Loan Default
Offsetting Social Security benefits to pay for defaulted student loans can be devastating for some beneficiaries, lawmakers say.
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HHS Funding Secured As Major Government Shutdown Avoided
With passage of the fiscal 2024 appropriations package, Medicare and Social Security are among the key agencies to receive funding through September 30.
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Medicare Advantage Enrollment Is Up But Growth Is Slowing
The Medicare Part C plans now account for at least 50% of Medicare enrollment in 26 states.
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Biden's Budget Rejects Any Cuts To Social Security and Medicare
The president's $7.3 trillion budget seeks to expand programs including some drug provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act.
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Medicare Price Talks Progress As Drug Companies Make Counteroffers
Negotiations over 10 Medicare Part D drugs are slated to end in August, with newly negotiated rates announced in September.
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Biden Spotlights Drug Prices, Medicare, Social Security in State of the Union
Biden calls for expanding Medicare drug price negotiations to include up to 500 drugs over next decade.
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How Medigap Insurance Is Affected by Preexisting Conditions
insurance Delaying enrollment in a medigap policy can lead to higher premiums and denial of coverage in most states.
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Medicare Advantage: You Can Now Use Your Supplemental Benefits Online at Walgreens
The deal makes 1,700 eligible products online available, along with delivery in about an hour. Here’s what you need to know.
