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New study says high Medicare costs, years without care are hurting Louisiana seniors
25 Oct 2025 09:12 GMT
… this year's Medicare open-enrollment period, which … according to the 2025 State Medicare Scorecard, an annual ranking … outcomes.
Poorer, sicker seniors
Medicare is the federal health insurance … Alabama. And roughly 1 in 3 Louisiana seniors on Medicare …
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In a small Alabama town, a dentist weighs whether to stop treating kids on Medicaid
24 Oct 2025 16:28 GMT
FLORENCE, Ala. — Sometimes, in a … much they reimburse providers. Alabama Medicaid reimburses dentists about … only cover emergency procedures. Medicare, the federal health insurance … tooth extraction, for example, Alabama Medicaid reimburses dentists $64. …
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Social Security benefits to rise 2.8% in 2026, but Medicare costs may cut the increase
24 Oct 2025 15:39 GMT
… research group, people on Medicare spend twice as much on … retirees’ Social Security checks. The Medicare Part B premium for 2026 … Security checks, the higher Medicare cost might take away most … care, and transport. In Birmingham, Alabama, they need $21,576.
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Free Medicare Open Enrollment Help Is Avaialable
23 Oct 2025 16:59 GMT
… the ongoing government shutdown many Medicare recipients and enrollees are … Services (CMS) the 2025 Medicare open enrollment period will proceed … on Aging of West Alabama';s free counseling service … of the served West Alabama counties by call toll free …
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To hold or not to hold: that is the question for certain Medicare fee-for-service claims
23 Oct 2025 16:01 GMT
… claims under Medicare fee-for-service (traditional Medicare) during the … These waivers have allowed Medicare telehealth services to be … RVUs below 1.0:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Atlanta
Austin … impacted by the expired Medicare legislative payment provisions …
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United Way offers free Medicare open enrollment help
23 Oct 2025 03:10 GMT
… Ala. (WBRC) - United Way is offering free assistance to help Medicare … make the most of their Medicare benefits during the enrollment … SMP Coordinator Susan Hackney said Medicare can be extremely difficult … also fill out the Medicare Plan Comparison Form and …
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Alabama's Reach Out and Read program expands to boost early literacy
22 Oct 2025 20:19 GMT
… Alabama Health Services Initiative, following approval from the Centers for Medicare … collaborative effort with the Alabama Department of Early … Pediatrics, and the Alabama Children’s Health Insurance … ," he said.
Alabama Secretary of Early Childhood …
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Study: Alabama could lose 9,100 jobs if ACA tax credits are not extended
22 Oct 2025 04:34 GMT
Alabama could see a loss of … a $968 million reduction in Alabama';s gross domestic product … not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, are set to expire at …
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Medicare lifts ambulance claims holds, providing relief to Alabama EMS providers
21 Oct 2025 23:38 GMT
ENTERPRISE Ala. (WTVY) -The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid … in Alabama after a period of uncertainty.
Medicare reimbursement … , such as the Alabama Association of Ambulance Services … vice president of the Alabama Association of Ambulance Services …
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Free Medicare enrollment counseling available in west Alabama
21 Oct 2025 22:29 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WBRC) - The window for Medicare enrollment is now …
A group in west Alabama is helping people navigate … on Aging of West Alabama offers free counseling services … help making their Medicare enrollment decisions.
Medicare plans change every …