Three Changes to Medicare on the Horizon for 2025 Medicare beneficiaries will see a few changes in 2025, including on costs. Kiplinger · Jul 29, 2024
Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid? These are the requirements People very limited financial resources may qualify for Medicaid to help pay for health costs not covered by Medicare. Fortune · Jul 22, 2024
Does Medicare pay for dementia care? Here's what coverage you can expect for treatments and therapies Medicare and Medicare Advantage provide some coverage for dementia, beginning with the diagnosis. Fortune · Jul 19, 2024
8 Great Places for Snowbirds to Land These affordable warm-weather cities for snowbirds offer plenty of housing options, abundant activities for retirees and access to good health care. Kiplinger · Jul 4, 2024
Here's when Medicare will cover breast reduction surgery A growing number of women 65 and over are pursuing breast reduction surgery. Fortune · Jun 19, 2024
Bipartisan prior authorization legislation introduced - Roll Call Some Medicare Advantage plans still require providers to submit requests through fax machines or proprietary payer portals. Roll Call · Jun 12, 2024
Traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage? Some retirees aren’t allowed to choose These shifts to Medicare Advantage can save money for the companies and state and local government employers. Fortune · Jun 10, 2024
Concierge medicine is gaining popularity among older adults—but don't count on Medicare to pay for its biggest fees Just like any medical provider, concierge doctors may or may not choose to accept insurance, including Medicare. Fortune · Jun 4, 2024
Delays, denials, debt and the growing privatization of Medicare Medicare Advantage enrollees report treatment denials and delays in payment, leading to harmful outcomes in healthcare The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2024
10% of Medicare beneficiaries have a claim denied. Here's how to appeal a decision If you are denied coverage by Medicare, you have the right to appeal the decision. Fortune · May 29, 2024
These Are the Key Decisions You Need to Make for Retirement These important issues are all connected and can affect your taxes, likely setting them at a certain level for the rest of your retirement. Kiplinger · May 26, 2024
What Does Medicare Not Cover? Eight Things You Should Know Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too. Kiplinger · May 10, 2024
Medicare Basics: 12 Things You Need to Know There's Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, Medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and so on. We sort out the confusion about signing up for Medicare — and much more. Kiplinger · May 7, 2024
Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby Boomers Emergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan. Kiplinger · May 4, 2024
Kiplinger · May 1, 2024 CVS Stock Plunges as Medicare Advantage Costs Spike CVS Health came up short of Q1 earnings estimates and slashed its full-year outlook as medical costs surged. Here's what you need to know.
Texas Observer · Apr 29, 2024 An East Texas County Fights a Bitter Battle Over a Reborn Hospital As a rural hospital in Crockett struggles with the cost of indigent and other unpaid care, a torn community weighs how to keep its local hospital open and financially viable.
WEKU · Apr 17, 2024 Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors Most Medicare enrollees have two or more chronic conditions, making them eligible for a program that rewards physicians for doing more to manage their care. But not many doctors have joined.
Axios · Apr 4, 2024 Hospital and insurer battles over Medicare Advantage set to grow Some providers have already taken the extraordinary step of terminating contracts with Medicare plans.
Kiplinger · Apr 2, 2024 Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks 396 Points as UnitedHealth Spirals Large-cap healthcare stocks slumped after regulators set a disappointing reimbursement rate for Medicare Advantage plans.
Kiplinger · Mar 20, 2024 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins on January 1 Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs from January 1 to March 31 — you can change Advantage plans, switch to original Medicare, and enroll in a Part D drug plan.
Kiplinger · Mar 13, 2024 Medicare Advantage Enrollment Is Up But Growth Is Slowing The Medicare Part C plans now account for at least 50% of Medicare enrollment in 26 states.
Top News · Feb 26, 2024 Foodsmart's Foodscripts Program Revolutionizes Healthcare With Telenutrition Discover how Medicare Advantage plans and Foodsmart's innovative programs are revolutionizing healthy eating habits and improving health outcomes.
Top News · Feb 15, 2024 Sempre Health's innovative approach improves medication adherence and lowers costs Initiatives like GoodRx and Sempre Health are working towards transparency and affordability in the drug supply chain to improve medication adherence. Blue...
Kiplinger · Feb 7, 2024 Medicare and Moving: A Guide to Keeping Your Coverage Your Medicare plan’s coverage area will determine if you need to make changes after a move.
Salon · Feb 6, 2024 Alarm over Trump allies' Medicare plot Right-wingers want to make fraud-riddled Medicare Advantage "the default enrollment option"