New Online Tool Displays Cost Differences for Certain Surgical Procedures
(Source – www.cms.gov) Procedure Price Lookup will help patients with Medicare consider potential cost differences when choosing among safe and
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Getting out of the Medicare drug doughnut hole faster
The new law that bans “gag clauses”, which had prevented pharmacist in some states from letting customers know about a
Read MoreHow FEHB works with Medicare
Do you have a Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Plan? Are you wondering if you should add Medicare as part
Read MoreOverhaul urged in hospital payments by HHS Inspector General
According to a new report from Health and Human Services’ Office of Inspector General, the tool that CMS uses to
Read MoreTrump administration proposes letting private Medicare plans exclude new types of drugs
(By Nicholas Florko for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration wants to give private Medicare plans the flexibility to exclude
Read MoreMost people don’t understand Medicare when they sign up for it
According to a recent survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute and The Harris Poll, it found although 86 percent of older
Read MoreCOPD—Knowing more can help you breathe easier
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of diseases that cause breathing problems, like emphysema, chronic
Read MoreIncome-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) changes for 2019
In December, the Social Security Administration notifies high-income retirees that because of their income, they will pay more for Medicare
Read MoreThe use of telehealth services by Medicare beneficiaries is increasing
The use of telehealth services by Medicare beneficiaries is increasing; however, it is limited significantly by numerous legal barriers. According
Read MoreWhen it comes to Medicare, you need to know these important dates
To avoid potential Medicare penalties, you need to know these three crucial dates. Why? Because missing the dates can cost
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