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How to Avoid Scams That Target Your New Medicare Card
Karla Bowsher on March 26, 2018
A new rash of Medicare scams has broken out at a critical time. Here’s how to protect yourself and loved ones.
What You Must Know About the New Medicare Card You Will Get Soon
Karla Bowsher on January 31, 2018
This news offers a lesson that anyone with any type of health insurance should heed. Find out why.
Some Medicare Deductibles and Other Costs to Rise in 2018
Karla Bowsher on December 30, 2017
Hospitalization will be costlier for Medicare beneficiaries in 2018 than it was in 2017. Here’s more reason to stay healthy in the new year.
How Shopping Around Can Cut the Cost of Your Medicare Plan
Karla Bowsher on November 16, 2017
Use these tools to ensure you’re getting the best Medicare deal and plan.
How a Medicare-Covered Hospital Stay Could Cost You Thousands
Karla Bowsher on November 13, 2017
A seemingly insignificant label can add tens of thousands of dollars to Medicare beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs after a hospital visit. Here’s what you must understand.
Beware Medicare Penalties for Late Enrollment
Karla Bowsher on October 27, 2017
Wait too long to sign up for Medicare, and you could end up paying for it for the rest of your life. Here’s what you should know to avoid that situation.
3 Steps Every Medicare Beneficiary Should Take by Next Week
Karla Bowsher on November 29, 2016
You have just over a week to review and decide on coverage for 2017. Here is what you need to know.
Study: Medicare Reimburses Female Physicians Less
Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2016
It seems no one is immune from the gender pay gap — even doctors. Find out which medical specialties have the widest reimbursement disparity.
Massive Medicare Fraud Crackdown: 301 People Charged
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2016
The Justice Department says the suspects defrauded the health care system to the tune of $900 million.
Report Shows Medicare, Social Security on Shaky Ground
Karla Bowsher on June 23, 2016
Another annual report on Social Security funding, another batch of bad news.
Buy Your Medicare Plan … Through the Home Shopping Network?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2015
This odd partnership is a novel approach to reach older Americans in the confusing market for insurance.
Medicare Premium Increases: Not as Bad as Predicted
Krystal Steinmetz on October 28, 2015
The federal government’s budget agreement allows for modest increases in the short run. Long term, well, that’s another problem.
Millions of Medicare Recipients Face Premium Hike in 2016
Karla Bowsher on August 31, 2015
A quirk in the law means one-third of Medicare beneficiaries could pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B that’s 52 percent higher.
Is Medicare a Budget Buster? Not Anymore
Krystal Steinmetz on September 9, 2014
A slower-than-expected growth in Medicare spending, and health care spending in general, is good news for the federal budget.
Medicare Isn’t Going Broke (Yet)
Krystal Steinmetz on July 29, 2014
A new report shows that Medicare’s fiscal health is getting better, but issues persist.
How Much Does Your Doctor Bill Medicare? Now You Can Find Out
Krystal Steinmetz on April 10, 2014
Federal data show that a tiny sliver of medical providers accounts for a hefty share of Medicare costs.
Can You Opt Out of Medicare?
Marilyn Lewis on December 4, 2013
Here’s something you may not know: You don’t have to sign up for Medicare. The catch? If you don’t enroll when you’re first eligible, you could pay some serious financial penalties later in life.
Ask Stacy: Will Obama Stop Medicare From Paying for My Cataract Surgery?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 19, 2013
When it comes to the Affordable Care Act, political agendas have led to so much misinformation, it’s hard to know what to believe.
Medicare Drug Costs Going Down for Seniors
Brandon Ballenger on February 18, 2013
Part D coverage will also expand, and participating pharmacies won’t be able to automatically refill prescriptions anymore.
Biden Administration Sets Higher Staffing Mandates. Most Nursing Homes Don’t Meet Them.
Jordan Rau (KFF Health News) on April 23, 2024
Can care homes fund enough staff for their residents?
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