Considering a Medicare supplement plan?
If you are a Medicare beneficiary and looking to buy a Medicare supplement or “Medigap” plan, most experts will tell
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Medicare - General
The prevalence of advance care planning remains low.
As part of Medicare’s annual wellness visit, Medicare started to reimburse providers for advance care planning; however, the prevalence of
Read MoreAlmost half of near-poor Medicare beneficiaries spend at least one-fifth of their income on health care costs
New research from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health found “near poor” –whose incomes are between 100%
Read MoreWhat is cataract surgery?
Cataract surgery is one of the most commonly performed eye surgeries with more than 2 million performed in the United
Read MorePatients delay care until Medicare-eligible, study on cancer diagnoses suggests
(By Erica Carbajal for Becker’s Hospital Review ) A rise in the number of cancer diagnoses seen among those turning
Read MoreGoing electronic is easy with Medicare online resources
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a great time to think about ways to reduce your
Read MoreCMS recouping advanced Medicare payments
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review ) CMS began recouping accelerated Medicare payments made to providers and suppliers to
Read MoreIf you decide to travel, don’t forget to check your Medicare plan
So you are vaccinated and you have been stuck in the house for a year, now what? Maybe travel? If
Read MoreNext time, get your “Medicare & You” handbook electronically!
(Source - www.medicare.gov/blog) Perhaps you got your paper copy of the 2021 “Medicare & You” handbook in the mail last
Read MoreMedigap buyers can save through comparison shopping
A recent analysis by eHealth found Medicare beneficiaries could save an average of $840 per year for Medicare Supplement Plan
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