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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/reporter, 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 […]

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/reporter, 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 […]

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/reporter, 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 […]

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

By Public News Service Wednesday, June 4, 2025

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Watch out for Medicare scams

Suzanne Potter, producer/reporter, 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 […]

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, reporter/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 […]