In the month or two leading up to Fall Open Enrollment, expect some important letters about your Medicare! These notices will tell you how your coverage and costs are changing for the next year. During this Medicare Minute, you’ll learn what to look for in these notices so that you can evaluate how well your […]
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You’ll need to plan to pay for some common medical expenses Published by: AARP Medicare covers the majority of older Americans’ health care needs, from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and prescription drugs. Here are some needs that aren’t part of the program. 1. Opticians and eye exams While original Medicare covers
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center You may be exposed to Medicare fraud at any time before you enroll in a plan when you access care at a doctor’s office or a facility, or at other times. Learn about common behaviors and actions below that may help you recognize and protect yourself from fraudulent activity. Billing
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Coverage changes for COVID-19 Published by: Medicare The Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 ended on May 11, 2023. After May 11, 2023: Medicare will continue to cover vaccines without cost sharing. You might have cost-sharing for COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Medicare won’t cover over-the-counter (OTC) tests. Telehealth services will continue through December 31, 2024. Keep reading
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Part B premiums and deductible are decreasing for 2023 Published by: medicareresources.org What is Medicare Part B? Medicare Part B picks up – to a large extent – where Medicare Part A leaves off. Part B coverage pays for a broad range of medically necessary services that aren’t picked up by inpatient coverage – even
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Hospice is a program of end-of-life pain management and comfort care for those with a terminal illness. Medicare’s hospice benefit is primarily home-based and covers end-of-life palliative treatment, including support for one’s physical, emotional, and other needs. It is important to remember that the goal of hospice is to help
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Published by: Presley General Insurance Agency, Inc. Once you turn 65 and enroll in Medicare, you might expect that a significant portion of your retirement planning has been completed. Now you have a plan to cover all of your medical needs for the rest of your life, right? Well… Not exactly. While Medicare does provide
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Premiums and Deductibles Published by Ritter Insurance Marketing The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services have announced the 2022 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs. This year’s Part B premium increase is the largest monetary cost jump in history, though not percentage-wise. We detail the cost changes for
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RENEWAL TIME WHAT TO THINK ABOUT at RENEWAL TIME What to consider when holiday shopping includes searching for new health coverage Open enrollment happens every year from October 15 to December 7. And while you may be pleased with your Medicare coverage. It’s still important to take time to review your benefits and consider whether