Medicare Health Plans Through Private Insurance Companies
President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare into law in 1968 to help make health care affordable for older Americans. Congress expanded Medicare in 1972, making it available to people under age 65 with...
View ArticleYour #1 Medicare Decision Every Year
As you look at your Medicare coverage for 2013, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the information. So as you think through your choices, keep in mind this basic idea: The post Your #1 Medicare...
View ArticleOEP Is Over: What to Do if You Missed It
The Medicare OEP, or Open Enrollment Period, runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. (It’s sometimes also referred to as the “AEP,” or “Annual Enrollment Period.”) During this time, you can...
View ArticleMedicare Memo: The Eyes Have It
A well-known proverb declares that the eyes are the window to the soul. It turns out that they reveal a whole lot more than that. The post Medicare Memo: The Eyes Have It appeared first on Medicare...
View ArticleThe Top Nine Medicare Made Clear Blog Posts of 2012
As we start a new year, let’s take a moment to look back at the most popular Medicare Made Clear blog posts in 2012. By “popularity,” we mean those posts with the highest number of page views. If you...
View ArticleWhat Will Medicare Cost in 2013?
Medicare shares costs with you in four ways: The post What Will Medicare Cost in 2013? appeared first on Medicare News and Updates.
View ArticleNew Medicare Guides Provide Latest Information
It’s a new year, and that often means a few changes in Medicare. Changes may include new covered services, adjustments to out-of-pocket costs and more. The post New Medicare Guides Provide Latest...
View ArticleMedicare and Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
DME—as Defined by Medicare Durable medical equipment, or DME, is reusable medical equipment that has been deemed medically necessary. Your doctor or another health care provider determines what...
View ArticleHow to Appeal a Medicare Decision
An appeal is the action you can take if you disagree with a coverage or payment decision by Medicare or your Medicare plan. That decision can be made by Medicare or by the private Medicare-approved...
View ArticleHow to Get Dental Coverage with Medicare
Medicare does not cover routine dental care. It doesn’t cover cleanings, fillings, or any of the usual dental procedures. It doesn’t pay for extractions or dentures. In general, you are responsible for...
View ArticleDenied Rehab Therapy Just Because Your Medical Condition is Not Improving?
Medicare Part B covers outpatient occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT) and speech-language pathology (SLP) services. Until recently, in order for Medicare to pay for these services,...
View ArticleFind and Compare Plans: Medicare Open Enrollment Boot Camp
The seventh in a series of eight articles to help you make informed Medicare coverage decisions The post Find and Compare Plans: Medicare Open Enrollment Boot Camp appeared first on Medicare News and...
View ArticleIt’s Time to Decide: Medicare Open Enrollment Boot Camp
The final installment in a series of eight articles to help you make informed Medicare coverage decisions The post It’s Time to Decide: Medicare Open Enrollment Boot Camp appeared first on Medicare...
View ArticleNow Hear This!
This time of the year can be filled with festive gatherings. But some settings can get loud and make it hard for people who have trouble hearing. Some people with hearing loss start to avoid social...
View ArticleThe Basic Details About Prescription Drug Plans
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View ArticleMind Over Fatter: A New Approach to Weight Loss
The idea that diets often don’t work in the long run is not new. Dieters may lose weight initially, only to gain it back later. Some may end up weighing even more than they did before starting the...
View ArticleLive a Balanced Life—and Help Prevent Falls
Preventing yourself from falls is important. Falls are a real health risk for aging adults: More than 33% of adults in the U.S. who are 65 or older fall each year. And nearly 1/3 of people who fall...
View ArticleDental Coverage & Medicare
In general, Medicare doesn’t pay for dental care.* It doesn’t cover routine check-ups, cleanings, fillings or any other of the usual dental procedures. It doesn’t pay for dentures, dental plates or...
View ArticleTurning 65 in 2014? What You Need to Know About Medicare
Bob Dylan released “The Times They Are a-Changin” back in 1964, and that sure seems to be the case 50 years later. From redefining aging to reinventing retirement, boomers continue to march to the beat...
View ArticleThe Top Medicare Blog Posts of 2014 (So Far)
The post The Top Medicare Blog Posts of 2014 (So Far) appeared first on Medicare News and Updates.
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