reimbursement

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Recent Examples of reimbursement Providers frequently cite low reimbursement rates from the state as a reason for not accepting Medi-Cal patients. Kristen Hwang, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026 Criminals are exploiting Medicare and Medicaid by submitting false and fraudulent claims for reimbursement, according to the Treasury, potentially involving nonexistent or unnecessary medical services. Kate Nalepinski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Kansas uses a partial reimbursement model for SPED. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026 Geico Auto Insurance Learn More Policy highlights Geico offers 16 discounts and a variety of optional add-ons, such as emergency roadside assistance, rental car reimbursement and mechanical breakdown insurance. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 The broader transportation program was also plagued with allegations of fraud in 2023 -- shortly after HCPF, relying on an apparently faulty analysis, recommended a significant increase in reimbursement rates in that service. Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026 The new locations also represent a change in direction for the retail pharmacy giant, which, along with Walgreens, has faced challenges in recent years related to reimbursement rates for medications as well as competition from online stores and pharmacies. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 At the same time, reimbursement rates from programs such as Medicare and Medicaid often do not fully cover the cost of care. Demetrius Atsalis, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026 But many voiced concerns about the federal government shuttering grant programs — which fund salaries, upgrades to equipment and disaster-mitigation efforts — or drastically reducing reimbursement for local agencies responding to large-scale disasters without alternative funding in place. Cassandra Garibay, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reimbursement
repayment
Noun
  • As a result, some borrowers, particularly those who were enrolled in the now‑winding‑down SAVE income‑driven repayment plan, may now owe substantially more to receive the same credit toward forgiveness.
    Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Paris Club creditors agreed to forgive 60 percent of Nigeria’s debt, on condition of an IMF program and a controversial repayment of the remaining 40 percent.
    Sven van Mourik, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Reimbursement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reimbursement. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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