New Nursing Home Rules Offer Residents More Control Of Their Care
(By Susan Jaffe for Kaiser Health News) About 1.4 million residents of nursing homes across the country now can be
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Medicare – General
Medicare: Important but Flawed
The Medicare program provides an important layer of protection for individuals who qualify but the program is confusing to majority
Read MoreStrategic Lines Being Drawn for Medicare’s Congressional Activity in 2017
In an article titled “House, Senate headed for clash on Medicare” posted today by The Hill’s Amy Robino, the impending
Read MoreMedicare’s 2017 Changes
There are several areas of Medicare change that beneficiaries need to be aware of, and Matthew Frankel has outlined them
Read MoreUnderstanding what Medicare Doesn’t Pay For
Some of Medicare’s basic exclusions may come as a surprise to folks aging into the program, so it’s a good
Read MoreDisenrollment Period
Did you miss your chance to drop your Medicare Advantage Plan (Medicare Part C) and return to original Medicare during
Read MoreWhen Can I Enroll in Medicare?
Toni King’s column in the Houston Chronicle, answers a reader’s question on when to enroll in Medicare after losing their
Read MoreH.P. Acthar
Per Medicare data, H.P. Acthar, a drug produced by Mallinckrodt PLC, was the single most expensive drug per patient paid
Read MoreWelcome Visit versus Wellness Visit
For those individuals who are new to Medicare, you need to know the difference between a Welcome to Medicare doctor
Read MoreMedicare Part D: Ten Years and Going Strong
More than 40 million people having been relying on Medicare Part D program to access their needed prescriptions for the
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