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• •Seniors hunt for new coverage as Medicare Advantage plans end With open enrollment underway, the loss of some Medicare Advantage plans is pushing older adults to find new coverage, a stressful change for many. Read it
• •Senate report slams nursing home 'handouts' and 'corporate gaming' A Senate report criticizes how private investment money flows through nursing homes, raising questions about who benefits and whether residents are protected. Read it
• •California doctor sentenced in $45 million Medicare fraud scheme A doctor was sentenced to prison over a reported $45 million Medicare fraud scheme, a reminder to watch your statements for charges you don't recognize. Read it
• •Why Medicare costs are rising for some Californians A report explains why some Californians are seeing higher Medicare costs, which matters as people compare plans and budgets during enrollment season. Read it
• •Medicaid paid for a home aide, then the state claimed the house One family's story shows how a state can seek repayment from a person's home after Medicaid covers care, a cost many families don't expect. Read it