Understanding Your Health Insurance – Aug. 9, 2015: What is the Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty?
(Source – www.northjersey.com) Medicare Part D is the prescription drug component to Medicare. If you enroll in a Part D plan
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Medicare – General
Costly cancer drug to be covered by Medicare
(By – Robert Pear, THE NEW YORK TIMES) The Obama administration has decided that Medicare will pay for one of the
Read MoreSavvy Senior: Retirees who travel have Medicare options
(By – JIM MILLER, For The Oklahoman) DEAR SAVVY SENIOR: What are the best Medicare coverage options for retirees who
Read MoreHouse GOP Looks Ahead to Huge Medicare Overhaul in 2016
(By – DYLAN SCOTT, www.nationaljournal.com) For years, Republicans have openly pined for pushing Medicare further into the private sector. But they have
Read MoreIn 40 states, a new focus on end-of-life care and counseling
(By – BY MICHAEL OLLOVE, Stateline.org) Beginning next year, the federal government will conduct a five-year, 40-state experiment to determine whether there
Read MoreKings Home Healthcare Inc. awarded highest service rating
(By – GABRIELLA O’GRADY, via republicanherald.com) A home health care provider that serves Schuylkill County was awarded the highest star rating
Read MoreHospice chosen to participate in Medicare test program
(Source – harlandaily.com) Hospice of the Bluegrass has been selected to participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model. Through the model,
Read MoreVNA Health Group’s Hospice Programs Selected to Participate in the Medicare Care Choices Model
(Source – www.benzinga.com) Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Health Group, announced that it has been selected to participate in the Medicare Care
Read MoreYoung’s Bill That Protects Medicare Patients Signed Into Law
(Source – toddyoung.house.gov) Congressman Todd Young (R-IN) issued the following statement afterthe Notice of Observation Treatment and Implication for Care Eligibility
Read More4 Ways Healthcare Costs Can Derail Your Retirement
(By – Paula Pant, www.foxbusiness.com) You probably think you have a good handle on your retirement expenses. You understand your current spending
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