Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
Individuals eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid coverage are referred to as Medicare dual-eligible. The individual can enroll in a
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Older Adults
Lawmakers introduce 5-year hospital-at-home extension
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review) A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers has introduced a bill that would extend
Read MoreWhat is the Medicare prescription cap
Two types of Medicare plans cover your prescription drug needs: Stand-alone Medicare Part D plans or Medicare Advantage prescription drug
Read MoreMedicare is turning 60 soon
The Medicare program is turning 60 at the end of July (30th) and is still going. A recent survey of
Read MoreWhat does Medicare-approved amount mean?
Do you know the difference between what your provider bills Medicare and the amount paid by Medicare? It is called
Read MoreEstimated 2026 Part B premium
Most of us did not read the entire 267 pages of the 2025 Medicare Trustees report. If you did, you
Read MoreAmericans underestimate the cost of long-term care
Medicare and most health insurance, including Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap), don’t pay for long-term care. This type of care (also
Read MoreWhat Medicare does not cover
A recent survey conducted by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that 23 percent of adults under 65 and 45 percent
Read More103,000 Medicare Beneficiaries are getting new Medicare numbers
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have notified 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries that their personal information was used to
Read MoreAccess to mental health under Medicare
Medicare does not cover all healthcare services for older adults; however, one area of healthcare that is particularly challenging to
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