It pays to comparison shop for Medigap plans
One of the decisions a Medicare-eligible individual needs to make is the type of health insurance for their retirement. You
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Medicare Advantage
Callers pretend to be SSM Health in latest insurance scam
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) St. Louis-based SSM Health and Dean Health Plan are warning patients of efforts
Read MoreIs Medicare annual visit really a physical examination?
Federal statute prohibits Medicare from paying for annual physical examinations. Your “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit does not resemble a
Read More19 senators urge Medicare to cover at-home COVID-19 tests
(By Nick Moran for Becker’s Hospital Review) Nineteen senators co-signed a letter to HHS and CMS urging the agencies to
Read MoreMedicare’s general enrollment period
Did you miss your initial Medicare enrollment period? For those individuals who missed enrolling in Medicare when they were first
Read MoreMedicare doesn’t cover at-home Covid tests
Although Medicare beneficiaries are among the highest group at risk of contracting Covid, original Medicare and Medicare Advantage health plans
Read MoreYou might have options if your Medicare Advantage coverage isn’t working out.
If you made changes or not during last fall’s annual enrollment period, and you find that you made the wrong
Read MoreMedicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is currently underway
The annual Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is currently underway but ends March 31st. If you are unhappy with your
Read MoreA do-over for Medicare Advantage plans members
Of the 26.9 million Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, a percentage of them discovered their plan is
Read MoreWhat is the Medicare Direct Contracting program?
What is the Medicare Direct Contracting pilot program? First, Medicare is administered either by traditional fee-for-service Medicare or Medicare Advantage.
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