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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
By Guest Contributor Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Medicare misconceptions to be aware of during open enrollment period

USA/Health—   (StatePoint) Each fall, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, is an opportunity for people eligible for Medicare to choose the health plan that will work best for them in the coming year. While Original Medicare provides broad coverage, there are some services that aren’t covered, including many that people […]
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Monday, October 12, 2026
By Public News Service Monday, October 12, 2026
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Many Californians facing big changes during Medicare open enrollment period

Health/Medicare in CA—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, bureau of Public News Service.   Tens of thousands of Californians are going to have to choose a new individual Medicare Advantage plan once open enrollment for Medicare starts Oct. 15, because multiple companies are dropping plans in the state for 2027. Sharp Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Humana and Aetna have […]
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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
By Public News Service Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Efforts to curb the high cost of healthcare in CA

CA/Healthcare—   By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News service.   The cost of healthcare in California keeps rising every year and on Aug. 26, the board for the state Office of Healthcare Affordability will look at proposals designed to bend the spending curve. Over the past two years, the state established cost growth targets for hospitals, as well […]
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Tuesday, November 25, 2025
By Public News Service Tuesday, November 25, 2025
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Medicare costs rising in CA and across the country

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   The federal government just announced 2026 Medicare cost increases. Medicare Part B premiums are going up almost 9.7%, or about $18 a month, which will eat up part of next year’s annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment. In addition, the deductible for a hospital admission under Medicare Part […]
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Friday, October 31, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, October 31, 2025
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Tips for getting the best results during open enrollment for health insurance plans

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Many Californians are narrowing their choices of health insurance plans, just in time for open enrollment, and experts offer recommendations to help avoid missteps. A new survey shows 43% of people say they regret a health care decision they made after being misled by inaccurate information. Dr. Rhonda […]
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Friday, September 26, 2025
By Public News Service Friday, September 26, 2025
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Watch out for deceptive Medicare offers

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Experts on Medicare are warning of an onslaught of deceptive ads targeting older adults, as many prepare for the upcoming Medicare open enrollment period. Californians are getting lots of calls and postcards for Medicare Advantage plans. Many promise incentives, such as gift cards, or offer benefits […]
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Wednesday, June 4, 2025
By Public News Service Wednesday, June 4, 2025
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Watch out for Medicare scams

  Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Medicare loses $60 billion to $80 billion a year to fraud, and this year, for Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, your local Senior Medicare Patrol has good advice on how to spot a con. There are plenty of scams to be aware of. Karen Joy Fletcher, communications director with […]
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
By Public News Service Tuesday, August 20, 2024
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Report details price-gouging tactics by Big Pharma

  Eric Galatas, producer, Colorado News Connection, a bureau of Public News Service.   As advocacy groups take a victory lap for moving lawmakers to finally allow Medicare to negotiate lower prices for ten widely used medicines, a new report detailed how the makers of those drugs have gouged billions of taxpayer and consumer dollars. Kyle Herrig, senior adviser for the […]
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