Is Consolidation Driving Up Health Care Costs In Rural Washington
Nearly half of doctors' offices are now consolidated within hospital systems, a trend that some say is contributing to higher costs and fewer services, especially in rural areas.
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Do Your Homework During Open Enrollment
It is open enrollment season for health care, and experts say it's important to make sure people are getting their information from trusted sources.
We Need To Keep Rural Hospitals Open, Bentz Stresses
Rural hospitals in Oregon are concerned Medicaid cuts under the Big, Beautiful Bill will force them out of business
AARP: Help Is Available For Those On A Fixed Income
Despite reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics saying inflation is lower, those on a fixed income still find it hard to make ends meet The AARP's Sean Voskuhl said there’s help available for utilities and health care to nutrition, but you have to know where to look.
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Voskuhl: Watch For SS Payment Changes, Scams
The year ahead will be one with many changes for Social Security beneficiaries, some they will like to see, others not so much. Social Security benefits increase 5.9% in 2022 thanks to a cost of living increase, the largest cost of living increase since 1982
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Rural Residents Reminded To Watch For Scams During Open Enrolment
Medicare open enrollment started Friday, a critical health insurance program for elder rural residents. AARP’s Sean Voskuhl said it’s important for rural residents to review their Medicare plan each year to find potential costs savings.
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AARP: Watch For Scammers During Open Enrollment Period
Now through December 7th, is open enrollment season, which not only means it’s a good time to look at your insurance options, but also to watch out for Medicare fraud. While you’re shopping for the best health care deal out there, some look to separate you from your hard earned money. And as th
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BBB Watch for Medicare Scams During Open Enrollment
This is open enrollment for Medicare, and the Better Business Bureau is reminding everyone across the Inland Northwest to watch out for scams this time of year. The BBB’s Kristen Davis told the Washington Ag Network health benefits cards can lead to problems if not monitored. She said...