Do You Know How Medicare is Funded?
In Philip Moeller’s column for PBS Newshour which is an excerpt from this new book, explains the basics on how
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Medicare – General
Two Possible Ways to Modernize Medicare
In Howard Gleckman’s column in Forbes, he explores two of the many changes that have been proposed to Modernize Medicare
Read MoreA Consumer’s Guide To Medicare’s New Rules On Doctor Pay
(By Steven Findlay for Kaiser Health News) The federal government has issued final regulations that reform the way Medicare pays
Read MoreHow to Spot a Medicare Phone Scam
Recently there have been reports of Medicare phone scams across the country; don’t become a victim, get to know the
Read MoreMedicare Advantage: Is it the Right Plan for You?
Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part C plans have their advantages, such as eye care and gym membership coverage; however, is
Read MoreA Glitch that is Costing Seniors Money
As we move the Medicare and Medicare Advantage health plans away from the fee-for-service system to a value-based system payment
Read MoreUpdated Medicare and Medicaid Drug Spending Dashboard
(Source -blog.cms.gov) Announcement November 14, 2016 The increased costs of prescription drugs are one of the most critical items for
Read MoreSeven Simple Steps
With the quickly approaching deadline for enrolling in Medicare Part D program; have you picked the right prescription drug plan for
Read More2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced
(Source www.cms.gov) 11/10/2016 Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2017 premiums for the Medicare inpatient
Read MoreMedicare: Straight Forward Approach
In Janet Archer’s column that appears in The Union, she gives a straight forward practical explanation on how Medicare pays
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