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CBS’s Rachel Holt sits with experts to discuss ways to get the most from your Medicare coverage. Sponsored by Healthfirst.
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CBS’s Rachel Holt sits with experts to discuss ways to get the most from your Medicare coverage. Sponsored by Healthfirst.
The federal government revealed new details Monday about how they recently took down a massive Medicare fraud operation that CBS News New York first reported on last year.
Authorities say new steps are being taken to prevent similar crimes from ever happening again. It's a story CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been following since early 2024.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have now charged 11 people in one of the largest Medicare fraud busts in history.
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have now charged 11 people in one of the largest Medicare fraud busts in history, including the owner of a local business. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas first reported on the man and a slew of connected Medicare fraud complaints last year.
Records show Medicare is coughing up tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars for the bogus claims.
People from across the country say a Queens-based business is charging their Medicare accounts for supplies they never ordered or received, and records show Medicare is coughing up tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas first uncovered this pattern more than a year ago and has a new report.
The plan would've impacted about 250,000 retired municipal workers by switching to Medicare Advantage.
"We are going to pay the lowest price there is in the world," President Trump said Monday.
Tuesday is the first day of Medicare open enrollment. Gov. Kathy Hochul says nearly 1 million New Yorkers are part of a plan that will help save thousands.
President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris appeared together to announce lower costs on 10 prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.
We have an update on a suspected multibillion dollar nationwide Medicare scam with ties to a Brooklyn business.
We have an update on a suspected multibillion dollar nationwide Medicare scam with ties to a Brooklyn business.
Many doctors recommend women with dense breasts opt for a yearly ultrasound in place of a mammogram.
Local physicians say patients are now noticing new charges following annual breast cancer screenings. Patients who rely on Medicare coverage say they've never been charged for receiving ultrasounds in place of mammograms until recently. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with a Medicare expert to explain.
Records show Medicare paid thousands per person for catheters that recipients say they never ordered or even needed.
Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reviewed records showing Medicare paid thousands per person for catheters that recipients say they never ordered or even needed.
Medicare recipients across the country say a Brooklyn business has been fraudulently collecting taxpayer dollars for medical supplies in their names. CBS New York has learned the company is connected to a multimillion dollar suspected fraud ring. Investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reviewed records showing Medicare paid thousands per person for catheters that recipients say they never ordered or even needed. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SEZmbv
This can be a confusing time, whether you already use Medicare or you're a caregiver for someone who needs coverage.
Open enrollment is happening right now, but this can be a confusing time, whether you already use Medicare or you're a caregiver for someone who needs coverage.
The Inflation Reduction Act allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices. It's starting with insulin and other commonly used medications.
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced the first ten prescription drugs that will be part of new price negotiations between Medicare and major pharmaceutical companies. Natalie Brand reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R2dIn8
Retirees who worked for New York City will officially be keeping their Medicare insurance. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/452mrKr
They say the new privatized Medicare Advantage plan will limit their access to providers at higher costs.
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced late Saturday that they had reached an agreement in principle to raise the debt ceiling. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tells "Face the Nation" that he expects his caucus to vote for the deal because it "protects" Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, veterans and the "American people."
