Medicare

Original Medicare (Part A and B) Eligibility and Enrollment

Medicare is a government-sponsored healthcare program in the United States that provides medical coverage for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities. Established in 1965 under President Lyndon B. Johnson, Medicare was designed to alleviate the financial burden of healthcare expenses for older Americans. In recent times, it has

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Educate Yourself on The Correct Medicare Plan

Understanding Medicare is crucial if you are retiring soon or have a handicap. However, navigating all of Medicare’s programs and choices might not be clear. That’s why you must acquire the information you need to choose the best Medicare plan for you and your budget. Below is an overview of what Medicare is, how to

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What to Know About Medicare Costs in 2023

A new year means new Medicare costs. However, new monthly premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing aren’t the only Medicare costs to know about in 2023. The recent Inflation Reduction Act will also introduce some new beneficial changes for Medicare beneficiaries starting this year. So, here’s what to know about Medicare costs in 2023. Medicare Part A

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7 Little-Known Medicare Plan Benefits

  More than 60 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare plans, yet many people aren’t aware of all the benefits included in their coverage.  Original Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) cover basic medical care, like doctor’s appointments and hospital stays. At a minimum, Medicare Advantage plans offer those same benefits

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What to Know About Medicaid Eligibility

Medicaid is a way for people to get access to lower-cost health care. Often, it’s no cost to the person receiving the care. Medicaid can cover children and pregnant women as well as people with disabilities, some eligible low-income people, and elderly adults.  States manage Medicaid, so the requirements for eligibility can vary depending on

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A Beginner’s Guide To Medicaid

Medicare, be it surgeries, living in a nursing home or assisting living facility, and even prescription drugs, is one of the most expensive expenses. Such high costs can end up causing your family substantial financial struggles, especially today when healthcare expenses are quite steep. This is why state and federal governments, in a partnership, formed

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What you Need to Know About Medicare Fraud

The federal government, in 2015, penalized a pharmacist in Houston a sum of $5 million because of buying referrals from a single chiropractor who was operating eight different practices and getting a high level of U.S. Department of Labor disbursements. Further back, in 2012, there was a medical institution that mistakenly allowed search engine crawlers

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