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Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.

AAP

Out-of-pocket GP fees highest on record: Newcastle doctors charging up to $104 for appointments

Bulk-billing rate stable in the Hunter, despite incentives.

Newcastle Herald

How to Retire at 50 or 55

Yes, you can retire at 50 or 55. Take these FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) steps now.

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Australians told to keep getting medicines after hack

There's no indication Australians need to replace their Medicare cards after a cyberattack on an e-prescriptions company, authorities say.

AAP

PrEP was earmarked $26m in the budget. What is it? Will it stop me getting HIV?

HIV prevention was allocated A$43.9 million over three years in this week’s federal budget. Some $26m of this is for “PrEP” for people without access to Medicare.

The Conversation

Jim Chalmers delivers 2024 budget speech – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Federal budget to remain in the black with forecast surplus of $9.3bn for 2023-24

Jim Chalmers signals cost-of-living relief for those ‘doing it tough’ – but some question the wisdom of adopting stimulatory measures too soon

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Urgent care clinic funding a 'missed opportunity'

The peak body representing GPs says the federal budget's $8.5b health cash splash doesn't give enough support to doctors, chronic illnesses and mental health.

AAP

Debt Commission Proposal Faces Bipartisan Opposition In Congress

Proposed bipartisan debt commission faces challenges in addressing the nation's growing deficit, with concerns over cuts to Social Security and tax increas...

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Medicare And Social Security Trust Fund Depletion Dates Extended

Annual report reveals extended depletion dates for Medicare and Social Security, urging policy changes to ensure full benefits for retirees.

WEKU

The clock is ticking to fix Social Security as retirees face automatic cut in 9 years

Social Security's finances have improved slightly in the last year. But the popular retirement program still faces big challenges including the threat of automatic benefit cuts in less than a decade.

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How You Can Tackle Health Care Costs in Retirement

Doctor visits and medications are only part of the challenge of health care costs — there’s also long-term care planning. Here’s what you can do.

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Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby Boomers

Emergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan.

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If You Have a Pension, Smart Tax Planning Should Start Now

Adding pension income to Social Security benefits and income from required minimum distributions could see you facing a tax torpedo and higher Medicare costs.

Al Jazeera

What is behind the insulin shortage in the US?

Pharma companies are slashing insulin production in favour of more lucrative weight-loss drugs.

Fortune

Does Medicare cover medical alert systems?

For older Americans to age in place well, medical alert systems can be useful.

Kiplinger

CVS Stock Plunges as Medicare Advantage Costs Spike

CVS Health came up short of Q1 earnings estimates and slashed its full-year outlook as medical costs surged. Here's what you need to know.

Texas Observer

An East Texas County Fights a Bitter Battle Over a Reborn Hospital

As a rural hospital in Crockett struggles with the cost of indigent and other unpaid care, a torn community weighs how to keep its local hospital open and financially viable.

AAP

Bulk-billing increase ruled out despite rate rise

The national bulk-billing rate has increased slightly to almost 78 per cent, with NSW having the highest proportion and the ACT the lowest.

AAP

Centrelink claims backlog slashed after hiring blitz

More than 500,000 claims made to Services Australia have been removed from the backlog in just 10 weeks.

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