Happy New Year! Searching for ways to stay on top of your health in 2024? Published by: Medicare.gov People with Medicare Part D (drug coverage) can get even more covered vaccines, including RSV, shingles, whooping cough, and more to help keep them healthy in the new year. Medicare also covers many preventive and screening services. […]
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The new year brings a cap on insulin copays, free vaccines, lower premiums, and more Published by: AARP Some of the biggest changes to Medicare in years take effect in 2023, with more than 65 million Americans paying lower premiums and deductibles and about to feel the effects of landmark legislation designed to bring down
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Medicare should cover alcoholism and substance use disorder treatment for a parent if: Their provider states that their services are medically necessary They receive services from a Medicare-approved provider or facility And, their provider sets up their plan of care Medicare covers treatment in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Here
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Medicare covers both inpatient and outpatient mental health care. And Medicare prescription drug plans cover medications used to treat mental health conditions, but be sure to check the formulary to ensure the brands and dosages you take are included. Medicare Part B covers outpatient mental health care, including the following
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center All Medicare Advantage Plans must set an annual limit on your out-of-pocket costs, known as the maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP). This limit is high but it may protect you from excessive costs if you need a lot of care or expensive treatments. After reaching your MOOP, you will not owe cost-sharing
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