Over 70 percent of seniors will need long-term care
Many seniors and non-seniors assume that Medicare covers long-term care, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Yes, Medicare
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What is a referral and do I need one if I have Medicare?
If you have original or traditional Medicare, generally Medicare doesn’t require referrals, but under certain situations may require a specific
Read MoreDon’t put off your yearly mammogram—it’s too important to miss!
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women. Getting your yearly mammogram is the best
Read MoreHow to request a new initial determination of your IRMAA
If you’re Medicare premiums are more than you expected or read about, you may be paying additional premiums due to
Read More5 insurers expanding their Medicare Advantage footprint
(By Morgan Haefner for Becker’s Hospital Review) Here are five commercial health insurers that recently announced expansions of their Medicare Advantage
Read MoreWho can get Medicare before age 65
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that primarily serves seniors; however, some people may be eligible for Medicare regardless of
Read MoreAllergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall’s ‘Sick Season’
(By Kristen Kendrick for NPR) You might have hoped the coronavirus pandemic would cancel what we doctors usually think of
Read MoreNot Pandemic-Proof: Insulin Copay Caps Fall Short, Fueling Underground Exchanges
(By Markian Hawryluk for Kaiser Health News) DENVER — D.j. Mattern had her Type 1 diabetes under control until COVID’s
Read MorePurchasing, switching, dropping or losing a Medigap policy, and what guaranteed rights you have
The world of Medicare can be confusing but it’s important to know one plan from another. Traditional or original Medicare
Read More2021 Medicare Advantage and Part D Plan Information Now Available on Medicare.gov Ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment
(Source – www.cms.gov/newsroom) Following last week’s announcement of historically low premiums in Medicare Advantage, starting today, seniors can begin to
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