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Former Agent Charged With $900K Long-Term Care Insurance Fraud in California
By Allison BellThe woman and her father collected benefits, but surveillance showed they could get by on their own, prosecutors say.
December 09, 2024
Police Arrest Person of Interest in UnitedHealth Executive KillingThe 26-year-old man was carrying a manifesto critical of health care companies' motives, sources said.
December 06, 2024
Drug Cost Planning Is About More Than Choosing PlansNow that the Medicare annual enrollment period is over, there's time to think about the big picture.
December 06, 2024
Medicare and HSAs Don't Mix. But for Married Couples, There's a Twist.Individuals who work after taking Medicare can maintain their employer-sponsored plan for the benefit of their spouse.
December 05, 2024
Bullets in UnitedHealthcare CEO Death Inscribed With ‘Depose,’ ‘Delay’The manhunt for Brian Thompson's shooter is now in its second day.
December 04, 2024
Web Broker Asks Regulators to Ease Medicare Enrollment DeadlineBeneficiaries on the phone waiting for help at midnight Dec. 7 should get relief, eHealth's CEO says.
December 04, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in ManhattanThe attack appeared to be a "targeted murder," according to the New York City mayor. The shooter is still at large.
December 02, 2024
What Older Clients Who Travel Must Know About MedicareEnrollment can be a maze for any client. For clients who cross borders, it's worse.