Scam Alert: You Do Not Pay for Your New Medicare Card!
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns seniors to hang up if they receive calls from individuals claiming to be from
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Medicare – General
Medicare Consumers Prefer Traditional Phone Calls or Mailings Over Digital Engagement Strategies
According to a new Healthmine survey, Medicare consumers tend to prefer traditional phone calls or mailings over digital engagement strategies
Read MoreAnalysis: How to significantly reduce avoidable expenditures in Medicare
(By Emily Rappleye for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nearly three-quarters of preventable Medicare spending in 2012 can be attributed to high-cost
Read MoreIs the Projected Medicare Monthly Drug Premiums Going Up or Down?
In last week’s Medicare agency blog, it emphasized its findings that the average basic premium for a prescription drug plan
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Medicare Costs and Responsibilities
Contrary to common belief, Medicare is not free nor does not cover everything; so you will need to understand your
Read MoreMedicare Vs. Medicare Advantage: How To Choose
(By Judith Graham for Kaiser Health News) As health insurers struggle with shifting government policies and considerable uncertainty, one market
Read MoreCMS releases preliminary CJR program results: 7 things to know
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) CMS recently released preliminary results for the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement program,
Read MoreMedicare Recouping Nearly $3 Billion in Capitation Payments on behalf of Deceased Beneficiaries
According to a federal audit, CMS was “generally effective” in making sure that Medicare capitation payments were not made on
Read MoreIn the Last 10 Years, Medicare Has Spent More Than $1.5 Billion in Replacing Defective Heart Devices
According to the Office of the Inspector General, Medicare has spent in the last 10 years more than $1.5 billion
Read MoreUnderstand Your Options When It comes to Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare’s open enrollment is underway, which means you have until December 7 to sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan,
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