Most Americans enroll in Medicare part A when they turn 65. Since it comes at no cost to you (provided you’ve paid Medicare taxes), there’s little reason not to. However, not everyone chooses to ...

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Another common mistake is not reassessing your Medicare plans during open enrollment. It’s a great time to review the availability of your provider network and changing prescription needs for the ...

A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful thing. A financial power of attorney document allows an appointed person to make financial, legal and property decisions on another individual’s behalf. A ...

I have Original Medicare with a Supplement. In March, I was ambulanced to the emergency room for heart issues. I had a big surprise when a hospital employee asked me to sign a Medicare form while I ...

I’ve heard that as of April 30, 2018, we had to start using the new CMS-approved form for Medicare A denial notices. As a director of nursing services, what do I need to know? Most skilled nursing ...

If you have Original Medicare and disagree with a coverage or payment decision, or the amount of a claim that’s been paid, you can complete and return a Medicare appeal form. When a doctor, healthcare ...

Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may offer beneficiaries reimbursement for certain fitness program fees, gym fees, or fitness equipment. It is important to note that each plan may offer a ...

WASHINGTON — Health care costs are getting so high that prices are literally running off of the page. Medicare on a couple of occasions recently has had to deal with billing forms that don’t provide ...

You don't want to wait until you've got a bill in hand to realize you've missed a gap in your insurance coverage.

Some Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may offer beneficiaries reimbursement for certain fitness program fees, gym fees, or fitness equipment. Each plan may offer a different reimbursement limit.