The cuts will mean turmoil and confusion for many beneficiaries, as well as the risk of higher premiums, fewer benefits or both.

The Wall Street Journal says the Justice Department in recent months has launched a new investigation into UnitedHealth Group’s billing practices as a civil fraud investigation looks at the use of diagnosis data to trigger extra payments to the company’s Medicare Advantage plans.

The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly launched a civil fraud investigation into insurance giant UnitedHealth concerning its practices involving Med