Maine DHHS says new federal law will raise costs, tighten rules and leave thousands at risk of losing health and food benefits.
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Trump’s assault on Medicare is well underway | Opinion
Remaining silent on these cuts is not an option.
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Maine DHHS awarded nearly $17M for maternal health care
The funds are part of the Transforming Maternal Health Model, a new 10-year federal program designed to improve care for low-income patients.
Posted inHealth, Nation & World
Biden proposes Medicare, Medicaid cover costly weight-loss drugs for millions of obese Americans
Millions of obese Americans would be eligible to have drugs like Wegovy or Zepbound covered by Medicare or Medicaid under the proposed new rule.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News, Politics
Trump chooses TV doctor Mehmet Oz to lead Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Earlier Tuesday, the president-elect also tapped Wall Street executive and campaign adviser Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department.
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Harris proposes that Medicare cover long-term care at home
Vice President Kamala Harris’s plan, which would face an uphill battle to become law, aims to help Americans caring for elderly parents.
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Humana plunges as Medicare star rating cut threatens revenue
Medicare Advantage quality ratings for the company dropped, meaning a big drop in revenue from bonus payments.
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Forum: Tips for navigating big Medicare changes in 2025
The Inflation Reduction Act brings big changes to Medicare plans starting January 2025. Knowledge is key. Ninety percent of Medicare beneficiaries with prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans will be affected. There is both good news and disruptive news. First, the good news: Starting in 2025, prescription medication costs will be capped at $2,000. […]
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U.S. drug price measure to cut costs by $7.5 billion in 2026
Senior citizens will fork out $1.5 billion less in out-of-pocket costs for ten medications.
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5 arrested over ‘sham hospices’ alleged to bilk Medicare for over $15 million
As part of the alleged scheme, the three defendants misappropriated the identifying information of doctors to claim those physicians had deemed hospice services necessary for patients, federal prosecutors said.