How Americans are thinking about and approaching Medicare and enrollment.
A new study from GoHealth found many Medicare beneficiaries and those nearing eligibility experience fears, concerns and confusion about the
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Medicare – General
High-income surcharges apply regardless of how clients receive Medicare coverage
Most retirees pay the standard Medicare Part B premium, but five percent of Medicare beneficiaries pay Income-Related Monthly Adjustment or
Read MoreTrump Administration Finalizes Transformative Medicare Payment Changes to Support Innovation in Kidney Care and Incentivize Dialysis in the Home
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) Under President Trump’s leadership, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized policies that allow certain new
Read MoreThe 146 telehealth services Medicare is covering during the pandemic
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS since March has expanded the number of services Medicare will cover when provided
Read MoreMedicare Advantage health insurance plans for 2021 offer seniors more options than ever
It is estimated by 2029, little over 43 percent of Medicare enrollees will have a Medicare Advantage plan. For seniors
Read MoreNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month — lower your risk
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Lung cancer is the number one cause of cancer death in the United States. Every year, nearly
Read MoreNovember is American Diabetes Month — know the risks
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Diabetes affects millions of Americans and it’s a leading cause of disability and death in the United
Read MoreHospice care at home: get the support you need
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) There are many difficult decisions that come with a terminal illness, like considering whether hospice care is
Read MoreMedicare Fines Half of Hospitals for Readmitting Too Many Patients
(By Jordan Rau for Kaiser Health News) Nearly half the nation’s hospitals, many of which are still wrestling with the
Read More3 reasons to review & compare Medicare plans
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Medicare’s Open Enrollment ends December 7. Even if you’re happy with your current Medicare coverage, it’s important to
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