CMS seeks to enhance Medicare Advantage and Part D programs, including coverage for anti-obesity medications. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently proposed updates to Medicare…
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Transportation Department Clarifies New Rule on Airline Refunds
Passengers will be entitled to refunds in certain situations for canceled or significantly changed flights. The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) finalized a rule in April 2024 to…
Read MoreFAA Prepares for Record-Breaking Thanksgiving Travel
TSA anticipates 18.3 million air passengers between Tuesday and Sunday. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is predicting record air travel during this Thanksgiving season, expecting to process a…
Read MoreFTC Reports Decrease in Robocalls
The agency highlights progress in addressing telemarketing scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) latest National Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2024 shows a reduction…
Read MoreFTC Issues Refunds to Consumers Misled by Credit Karma’s False “Pre-Approval” Claims
Refunds target misleading credit offers promising high odds of approval. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing more than $2.5 million to nearly 51,000 consumers misled by Credit…
Read MoreFTC Refunds Consumers for Deceptive Alcohol-Craving Supplement Claims
Purchasers of Sobrenix receive compensation after FTC addresses unsubstantiated health claims. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is issuing more than $536,000 in refunds to consumers who purchased Sobrenix,…
Read MoreFTC Rule Banning Fake Online Reviews Goes Into Effect
The federal regulation is intended to protect consumers and promote fair competition in the marketplace. A new federal rule prohibiting fake online reviews went into effect this month…
Read MoreFTC Report Calls for Stronger Protections Against Fraud on Seniors
The FTC and Advisory Group work to address fraud targeting the elderly as over $1.9 billion lost to scams in 2023. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released…
Read MoreFTC Finalizes “Click to Cancel” Rule for Business Subscription Services
Chairwoman says canceling subscriptions must be “at least as easy” as signing up. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule requiring businesses to make canceling subscription services…
Read MoreCosta Rica, Dominican Republic, and Panama Join FTC’s International Agreement
The new partners will enhance cross-border collaboration on consumer protections from fraud and illegal practices. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that consumer protection agencies from Costa Rica,…
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