Officials said no to health plans that wanted to expand extra benefits to cover medical marijuana, streaming services and shopping clubs. More changes are coming in 2027.
Category: Elderly
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Medicare Advantage’s Perks Are Getting Scrutiny
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Justice Dept. Charges Doctor in $95 Million Skin Substitute Fraud Scheme
The New York Times – Business:Dr. Stephen Dubin, a wound care doctor in Nevada, is accused of applying unneeded, expensive wound coverings to seniors. He used the profits to buy yachts, the department said.
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Lessons on the Way to 100
The New York Times – On the Runway:We want to hear from people who aspire to live long lives — maybe even to 100 or beyond — about how you hope to do it and, perhaps, how you have been inspired by others who have made it there.
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As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue
The New York Times – On the Runway:To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.
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Some Medicare Patients Can Now Get Free CBD
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration has authorized a test program to see if the cannabis compound can ease some symptoms and reduce health care costs among older patients.
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Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know
The New York Times – Business:What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.
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Retirees Expect Their Home to Be a Financial Safety Net. They Shouldn’t.
The New York Times – Business:Older homeowners often don’t see the value of, or can’t afford to, maintain and renovate their homes of many years. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.
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5 Money Lessons From People Caring for Their Elderly Parents
The New York Times – Business:Generation X-ers and others shared stories of family crises, and we asked experts how to think about living longer than you expect.
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Not Even Japanese Bathhouses Are Immune From Shocks of Iran War
The New York Times – Business:High fuel costs are imperiling the Japanese sento, a long-declining industry that remains a vital social lifeline for the country’s isolated elderly.
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Aging in Place: How Technology Might Help You Grow Old at Home
The New York Times – Business:The budding field is turning dreams into reality for older adults who are eager to age in place, filling caregiving gaps and easing minds as America ages rapidly.
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Help for Medicare Advantage Patients Who Lose Doctors Is Shelved, for Now
The New York Times – Business:Nationwide, hospital and providers are leaving private Medicare Advantage plans, putting thousands of seniors at risk of higher costs and the loss of trusted doctors.