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UnitedHealth is being probed for Medicare fraud, WSJ says

UnitedHealth Group Inc. is under criminal investigation for possible Medicare fraud, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The Justice Department has had a probe into the company’s Medicare Advantage …

The pensioners who decide government policy

It takes a big government to admit that it was wrong – or, at the very least, an extremely frightened one. One of the first big policies introduced by Rachel Reeves, less than four weeks after becoming Chancellor, was to change the winter fuel payment, …

Govt enables pensioners to acquire carer status

Ljubljana, 15 May - The government adopted on Thursday amendments to the Long-term Care Act that enable pensioners to acquire the status of a carer of a family member, Deputy Prime Minister Matej Arčon told the press after the government session. The rest …

Proposed “pension-like” payments under SSPA can help protect retirees from scams - KPPA

KUALA LUMPUR: The proposal to introduce “pension-like” payments for permanent appointees under the new Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) can help protect retirees from falling victim to scams, said Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. The Public …

Navoi pensioners report receiving part of their payments in small denomination coins.

A video circulating on social media shows that part of pension payments in Uzbekistan is being issued in coins. The video’s author told Kun.uz that his grandfather received 170 coins of 200 UZS each — a situation that has reportedly happened several times. …

Retirees hit by £450million state pension errors last year as DWP urged to ‘fix mistakes urgently’

THOUSANDS of pensioners are being short-changed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), new figures reveal. Currently, six out of every 100 claims are being underpaid, an increase from five out of 100 last year, despite significant efforts to …

State pensioners issued 'astonishing' warning that affects 'six in 100' people

Six in every hundred state pension claims was being underpaid by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in 2024/25 – up from five in one hundred the previous year. This is despite the completion of a massive four-year-long ‘correction’ exercise …

Millions of state pensioners could be handed 3.5 per cent increase next year

Wage growth could be the Triple Lock deciding mechanism next year, with state pensioners potentially seeing payments rise by 3.5 per cent. Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) payments could rise in April again, thanks to the long-standing Triple Lock …

State pensioners born before 1953 will notice missing £2,796 from bank account

State pensioners who are born before 1953 are missing out on £2,798. The ‘old’ State Pension refers to the contributory state retirement pension system in place for people who reached State Pension age before 6 April 2016. Those on the old state pension …

New community for retirees offers active, elegant setting with resort-style amenities

UnitedHealth Group Under Justice Department Investigation Over Potential Medicare Fraud, Report Says

Topline UnitedHealth Group is being investigated for possible Medicare fraud, according to The Wall Street Journal, sending shares of the healthcare company sliding in after-hours trading just one day after its CEO, Andrew Witty, announced he was stepping …

Zimbabwe govt owes Zisco pensioners US$38 million

The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion is reportedly in arrears of US$38.7 million owed to former ZiscoSteel workers, according to a damning report by Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Budget, Finance and Investment …

Half a million Brit state pensioners could notice £470 missing from their bank account

Almost half a million state pensioners are facing a £470 shortfall in their bank accounts. According to Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) rules, 453,000 pensioners living abroad will not receive the annual State Pension uprating. Notably, over 100,000 …

Increase of up to 5% proposed for CIÉ pensioners

An agreement has been reached between the CIÉ Group and the company's Trade Union Group (TUG) in relation to both of CIÉ's pension schemes. Under the proposals, eligible CIÉ pensioners would receive an increase of up to 5%. Promised benefits for …

Asda rolls out major change to combat 'massive' problem among pensioner shoppers

There has been a "massive" increase in pensioner shoplifters in the past year, a security firm has warned. John Nussbaum, director of service for retail at Kingdom Security, said his staff were seeing a “different sort of shoplifter now” as the …

Will Medicare Pay for Your Next Ambulance Ride? Here’s What You Need to Know!

If you or someone you care about has Medicare, you’ve probably wondered: Will Medicare pay if I need an ambulance? It’s a good question — and the answer isn’t always simple. Let’s break it down in plain, everyday language. When Will Medicare Help Pay for …

UnitedHealth Group Is Under Criminal Investigation for Possible Medicare Fraud

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Pensioner couple tens of thousands out of pocket after losing years-long fight to ban public from narrow path through ...

A retired couple’s expensive 12-year legal battle to stop ramblers and dog walkers roaming through their garden on a disputed public footpath has failed after they lost a second Planning Inspectorate hearing. Ann and John Scott moved into their home on a …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …

New Jersey Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients

A New Jersey man pleaded guilty yesterday to preparing false tax returns for clients. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Vito A. Pascarella, of Somerset, ran a tax preparation business. Pascarella prepared, and …

Planning Department Advances Two New Office-To-Residential Conversion Projects

The Planning Department this month recommended approval of real estate actions related to public land in two locations in Roxbury, and of three new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent …