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How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared

How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared

How families really pay for senior care, and why so many feel unprepared Paying for senior care is a complex financial responsibility, and many families begin the process believing they understand the costs and have a plan to cover them. But once care begins, that confidence often breaks down as

What should you do if your medication isn’t covered by insurance? 4 tips and tactics, plus how to file an appeal

What should you do if your medication isn’t covered by insurance? 4 tips and tactics, plus how to file an appeal

What should you do if your medication isn’t covered by insurance? 4 tips and tactics, plus how to file an appeal It’s frustrating when your health insurance doesn’t cover your medication. A drug that appears on a formulary — the list of medications covered by a health insurance

National debt over 4x greater than reported, accounting group says

(The Center Square) – The U.S. Treasury says the national debt is roughly $39 trillion, but a nonpartisan accounting group estimates that the true number is $170.3 trillion. Unlike the Treasury’s calculations, Truth in Accounting included all of the federal government’s unfunded obligations in its debt assessment,

FBI cracks down on alleged $60M hospice fraud in LA County

(The Center Square) – The FBI made multiple arrests Thursday in Los Angeles County in connection with allegations over a total of $60 million in hospice-related Medicaid fraud. First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced the arrests for Operation Never Say Die during a news conference. "Federal agents

Healthcare leaders urge White House caution in fraud enforcement

(The Center Square) - Leaders in the healthcare industry called on the Trump administration to exercise caution as it goes after fraud. President Donald Trump established the White House’s Fraud Task Force on March 16, with Vice President JD Vance set to lead the group. As part of efforts to

Congress requests documents after reports on California hospice fraud

(The Center Square) – A California legislator’s investigation into hospice fraud in the Los Angeles area shows that almost 300 licensed hospice providers are tied to a small number of addresses. The probe, which reportedly includes an empty Los Angeles building that supposedly housed hospices, comes as a U.S.

Minnesota lawmakers vote to end housing program amid ongoing scrutiny over fraud

(The Center Square) – Minnesota lawmakers are moving to shut down a troubled taxpayer-funded program as state and federal officials continue investigating billions of dollars in alleged fraud. The Minnesota House of Representatives unanimously voted last week to remove the Housing Stabilization Services program from state statute. The move would