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Medicare Advantage Overpayments Fund Non-Medical Perks, Costing Taxpayers $1.2 Trillion

Medicare Advantage overpayments have increased sharply, funding non-medical perks like golf fees and ski passes, leading to projected taxpayer costs of $1.2 trillion over the next decade.

ACA Preventive Care Coverage Gaps Highlighted by Patient Billing Dispute

An Illinois patient faced unexpected medical bills due to insurance coverage distinctions between preventive and diagnostic services under the Affordable Care Act, highlighting industry and regulatory challenges in patient cost-sharing and billing transparency.

Strategies to Reduce Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs and Improve Care Access

Explore effective strategies for Medicare beneficiaries to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs, optimize insurance plans, and navigate coverage challenges in 2025.

Connecticut Leads U.S. in Small Business Health Insurance Decline Since 2009

Connecticut has seen the largest decline in small business health insurance coverage since 2009, driven by rising healthcare costs and insurer market exits. Learn key trends affecting Northeast states and market implications.

Long-Term Care Costs Rise: Planning Essential for Financial Protection

Rising long-term care costs in the U.S. highlight the need for insurance planning. Understand caregiving challenges, insurance options, and cost benchmarks to protect your financial future.

Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission Faces $240M Funding Gap

Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission seeks $240M to cover health claims deficit driven by rising provider prices and prescription drug utilization, including GLP-1 medications.

North Dakota House Advances ACA-Compliant State Employee Health Plan

North Dakota's House passes Senate Bill 2160 to shift state employee health insurance to an ACA-compliant plan, aiming to improve benefits flexibility and manage rising healthcare costs without increasing employee premiums.