Search Results for 'medicare'
Medicare Expands the Roster of Available Mental Health Professionals
Judith Graham (KFF Health News) on November 6, 2023
For the first time, Medicare soon will allow marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to provide services.
4 Types of Medicare Penalties — and How To Avoid Them
Miranda Marquit on November 3, 2023
Medicare provides affordable health insurance for seniors, but it could cost you more if you make these mistakes.
Medicare Open Enrollment: 12 Tips to Get Great Coverage
Kathleen Coxwell on October 30, 2023
It’s time to assess your current coverage and shop for a plan that better fits your health needs.
7 Different Types of Medicare Enrollment Periods
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 14, 2023
Seniors have several opportunities to sign up for and switch Medicare plans.
Medicare Will Not Cover These 10 Medical Costs
Karla Bowsher on October 10, 2023
Don’t let these health care expenses catch you off guard in retirement.
Feds Rein In Use of Predictive Software That Limits Care for Medicare Advantage Patients
Susan Jaffe (KFF Health News) on October 6, 2023
The software anticipates what kind of care a specific patient will need and for how long. But some patients, providers and advocates are suspicious.
Medicare Open Enrollment Is Coming: 5 Things You Need to Know
Miranda Marquit on September 30, 2023
Decisions you make during open enrollment can affect the quality of your health care for life.
Are You Eligible for a Refund of Your Medicare Surcharge?
Chris Kissell on September 4, 2023
It’s possible — but not necessarily easy — to get out of a Medicare premium surcharge.
25 Medicare Drugs That Have Skyrocketed in Price
Brandon Ballenger on August 29, 2023
An analysis finds this small handful of drugs accounts for more than a third of all Medicare prescription drug spending.
5 of the Best Medicare Advantage Plans, According to Members
Karla Bowsher on August 22, 2023
More than 5,800 plan members from across five states rank these MA plans highest for customer satisfaction.
Medicare to Cover Alzheimer’s Drugs
Chris Kissell on June 3, 2023
The federal government now promises to cover Alzheimer’s treatments that meet some key requirements.
Here’s What Will Happen When Social Security and Medicare Funds Run Dry
Brandon Ballenger on April 3, 2023
And when it will happen.
6 Ways to Get Help With Medicare Expenses
Marilyn Lewis on March 20, 2023
Do you qualify for any of these plans or programs that help pay for Medicare costs?
7 Ways Medicare Coverage Is Changing in 2023
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 28, 2023
Medicare is bringing lower costs and more coverage to beneficiaries in 2023.
A Little-Known Downside of Medicare Advantage Plans
Chris Kissell on February 17, 2023
Plans are limiting one type of coverage, and the federal government has taken notice.
8 Ways to Avoid Paying More in Medicare Premiums
Chris Kissell on January 19, 2023
It’s possible that you might be required to pay more for Medicare than you expect. Here is how to avoid that trap.
How to Save Money on Everything Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Rachel Christian (The Penny Hoarder) on January 18, 2023
Some essential medical care just isn’t covered under Medicare, but that doesn’t mean you have to go without it.
2 Ways a New Law Expands Medicare Coverage
Brandon Ballenger on December 28, 2022
Seniors will be getting some new mental health coverage in their Medicare plans.
Is Your Medicare Plan Overcharging the Government?
Chris Kissell on November 23, 2022
Newly released audits reveal a pattern of Medicare Advantage overcharges and errors.
The Top 5 Reasons Seniors Chose Their Medicare Coverage
Brandon Ballenger on November 17, 2022
It’s a big decision, and may be a difficult one. Seniors tackle it from many common angles.
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