Monday, 19 October, 2026
The new GENEROUS model could reduce what federal and state Medicaid programs pay for certain brand-name drugs. But it does not mean every prescription—or every senior’s pharmacy bill—will immediately become cheaper. Published: September 21, 2026 President Donald Trump announced on September 18 that every state will participate in a new […]
Pay Before Care? Why More Hospitals and Doctors Are Asking Patients for Money Upfront For generations, Americans were accustomed to receiving medical care first and a bill weeks later. That is changing. Hospitals, surgery centers, imaging facilities, laboratories, and doctors’ offices are increasingly asking patients to pay a copayment, deductible, […]
Many retirees believe Medicare will pay for nursing-home care because they have paid Medicare taxes throughout their working years. Unfortunately, Medicare generally does not cover extended custodial nursing-home care. Medicaid may provide this coverage, but eligibility depends on medical need, income, assets and state-specific requirements. Medicare and Medicaid are not […]
A Simple Guide for Vietnamese Families in California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Arizona & Oregon Many Vietnamese American families spend years preparing financially for retirement—buying homes, saving money, enrolling in Medicare, purchasing insurance, and caring for children and grandchildren. Yet one of the most important subjects is often postponed because it […]
The U.S. Department of Justice recently announced a shocking case: Paul Richard Randall, 66, of Orange pleaded guilty to orchestrating a fraud scheme involving nearly $270 million in false claims submitted to Medi-Cal—a healthcare program that serves low-income individuals, including many seniors. What Happened? Medi-Cal plays a critical role in […]
By HuuTri.org Editorial Team 2025 was a year that reminded us of how quickly the world around us can shift. Wars continued overseas. Technology evolved faster than we could fully understand. Politics became more heated than many of us ever imagined. And through it all, the people most sensitive to […]
Open enrollment (Oct 15–Dec 7) is when most retirees can change coverage for the year ahead: move between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, add or swap a Part D drug plan, or—if eligible—buy a Medigap supplement. There’s also a Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment (Jan 1–Mar 31) for people already in […]
A federal government shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to agree on a new funding bill. As of early November, it has lasted several weeks, making it one of the longest in U.S. history. A shutdown happens when Congress doesn’t approve the government’s budget for the new […]
The U.S. federal government entered a shutdown on October 1, 2025 after Congress didn’t pass new funding or a stopgap “CR.” Social Security and Medicare continue to pay benefits, but some services slow or pause, agencies furlough staff, and certain nutrition and aid programs face near-term funding stress. Why do […]
Based on readers’ interest, huutri.org has decided to provide a detailed cost breakdown to help retirees clearly understand the potential financial differences between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare with Medigap. By comparing a typical “normal year” and a “high-cost year,” this breakdown aims to guide retirees in choosing the plan […]