What are Medigap policies and what do they cover
In 1992, Congress passed a law that called for the standardization of Medigap policies in reaction to marketing abuses. The
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Medicare – General
Traditional Medicare is not as comprehensive as you think
Currently, 38 million seniors are enrolled in the Medicare program. Medicare helps cover healthcare costs for seniors, but it’s not
Read MoreMedicare overpaid hospitals $267M, OIG says
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medicare overpaid hospitals more than $267 million over a two-year period for inpatient claims
Read MoreFraud, robocalls a concern for CMS when considering permanent coverage for telephone visits
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) Seema Verma, CMS administrator, spoke Aug. 6 during a videoconference with physicians and
Read MoreMore spending on initial ED visit may lower total Medicare cost, study finds
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Total costs to Medicare may be lower when more is spent on care
Read MoreSign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax or Mail
(Source – www.ssa.gov/blog) For many people, signing up for Medicare Part B doesn’t require you to leave the comfort of
Read MoreHave you updated your powers-of-attorney?
There are two different kinds of powers of attorney: financial and medical. A financial power of attorney document allows an
Read MoreA few facts about Medicare
Are you turning 65 soon? Are you confused by Medicare and all its parts? Do not feel alone, there are
Read MoreSo far this year, Medicare has paid $2.8 billion for COVID-19 hospitalizations
According to updated data from CMS, so far this year, Medicare payments for fee-for-service COVID-19 hospitalizations have totaled $2.8 billion.
Read MoreWill Medicare finally cover brain scans for Alzheimer’s disease?
The results from a $100 million study of more than 25,000 Medicare recipients will help Medicare officials decide whether to
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