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Ready to Retire? Here Are Four Tips for the Transition

Before you take the retirement plunge, you might want to make sure each of these things is addressed so you can focus on enjoying your golden years.

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What women should know about Medicare coverage for health screenings and exams

When women don’t receive regular care, they could skip important preventive measures like mammograms.

Fortune

At the Races: Don’t call him the next Mitch - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

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Can Medicare money protect doctors from abortion crimes? It worked before, desegregating hospitals

The Supreme Court's decision regarding Idaho's abortion ban may hinge on whether federal spending power can protect doctors against a state's criminal code

The Independent UK

Medicare Tax: Five Things Every Worker Needs to Know

It's important to know how Medicare tax works.

Kiplinger

Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns

Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment.

AAP

We still don’t know the extent of the MediSecure breach, but watch out for these potential scams

On Thursday last week, Australian media began reporting that an unnamed “commercial health information organisation” had been targeted by cyber criminals.

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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.

Kiplinger

5 Biggest Health Care Fears In Retirement And How To Tackle Them

Here's how to tackle your biggest fears about health care costs. Secure your retirement and ensure a worry-free future.

Investors Business Daily

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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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.

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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.

Kiplinger

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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