A COPD screening can help you breathe easier
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause breathing problems, like emphysema, chronic
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Medicare – General
Snapshot analysis shows 84 percent of those selecting Medicare Advantage choose plans with $0 premiums
The first half of Medicare’s annual open enrollment period for 2020 and the analysis of consumer plan selection finds premiums
Read MoreMedicare improper payments down $7B
(By Kelly Gooch for Becker’s Hospital Review) The improper payment rate for Medicare fee-for-service declined $7 billion from fiscal years
Read More4 things to consider when comparing Medicare plans
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) Comparing Medicare health and prescription drug plans can be complicated. Keep in mind these 4 things to
Read MoreKnow how to take antibiotics the right way
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) Welcome back to cold and flu season! But remember, if you get sick, taking antibiotics won’t always
Read MoreIncome-related monthly adjustment amounts (IRMAA) changing in 2020
Millions of seniors in retirement get their health benefits through Medicare. The cost of Medicare Part B is going up
Read MoreFor 2020, some Medicare Advantage plans will offer new, nonmedical coverage
In 2019, Medicare Advantage plans have increased flexibility to provide coverage for what the government calls supplement benefits. These services
Read MoreAttention, seniors: Here’s how to avoid getting victimized during Medicare’s open enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment is in full swing and so are the scammers. During Medicare’s open enrollment, seniors can change their
Read MoreMedicare Part D: A First Look at Prescription Drug Plans in 2020
(By Juliette Cubanski and Anthony Damico for The Kaiser Family Foundation) During the Medicare open enrollment period from October 15
Read MoreDo you know what is a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Medicare Advantage Plans, also known as Medicare Part C or MA Plans, which are offered by private insurers that contract
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