Medicare and telehealth: more restrictive rules could hit patients in 2025
Congress recently pulled a similar stunt on Medicare beneficiaries. But in this case, the result was more than just ...
Liz Weston: Can I start a Medicare Advantage Plan, then switch back to original Medicare without paying a fine?
Medicare Advantage plans may offer types of coverage that original Medicare does not, such as hearing, dental or eye care.
Prices of top 25 Medicare Part D drugs have nearly doubled, AARP study finds
AARP's new research finds price growth for top Part D prescription drugs has exceeded inflation, making a case for allowing ...
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A Stronger Medicare Program—Now And Into The Future
As our population continues to age, Medicare’s role in the American health care system continues to grow. And Medicare’s ...
Ozempic, Trulicity among Medicare's priciest drugs, report finds
Novo Nordisk expects Ozempic, which has been on the market since 2017, will be on Medicare's list of drugs to negotiate ...
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Growth in Medicare Advantage Raises Concerns
MA plans are substantially overpaid compared to traditional Medicare. Much of these overpayments benefit the MA plans rather ...
Mastering Medicare Appeals: Your Guide to Overturning Denials
On the other hand, Medicare Advantage plans have a more nuanced process. These plans require prior approval for all claims, making the insurance carrier the first point of contact for denials. While ...
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Medicare caps seniors drug expenses: What you need to know
Medicare recipients who take expensive prescriptions will get a break this year with a $2,000 cap on drug costs. The cap will reduce out-of-pocket spending for potentially millions of older ...
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Contact your local Congressperson for help with Social Security, Medicare
Last week’s Medicare Part D question was from Tonya regarding discovering that she and her husband are receiving an “extra” ...
I’m blindsided by extra Medicare charges because of my income. How do I avoid this situation?
A reader is trying to plan ahead to avoid the dreaded surcharges that can come out of your Social Security check.