Medicare Facts, Tips, and Tricks
Tips and Tricks to Picking Medicare Part D Coverage
Medicare Part D can be confusing to people. It’s the part of your coverage that covers prescriptions. And now’s the time when many people are reviewing their options and making changes. Remember, you only have until December 7th to make changes… Before you skip over this article thinking your coverage is just fine, let me […]
Medicare Fraud And Scams – How To Protect Yourself
It happened again. Every week it’s something new to be wary of… and this week it’s Medicare Fraud. There’s so much money floating around in the Medicare system… and so few people are paying attention to the money… the entire system is ripe with fraud. Consider the most recent case to be uncovered. In Los […]
Medicare Hospitals Slammed By Massive Fines
It’s one of those strange unintended consequences of health care… If you’re on Medicare and you walk into a hospital… the hospital gets paid. Then you get discharged. What happens if you need to go back? Here’s today’s shocking statistic – 18% of Medicare patients who were hospitalized were readmitted within a month. Does it […]
Medicare Enrollment Now Open – What you need to know!
It happens every year… and no, I’m not talking about Halloween. I’m talking about the annual Medicare Enrollment period. Starting around this time every year and extending into early December, seniors around the country have the opportunity to sign up for Medicare, and change or modify their plans… Once the enrollment window closes, you’re locked […]
Can You Qualify For Medicare Without Being 65 Yet?
Now you probably already know that once a person turns 65 they can qualify for medicare. Medicare is important. It’s a government sponsored health program helping cover the costs of medical visits. And most everyone knows it’s for those 65 and older. How is it possible that almost everyone can qualify? Simple. Everyone who works […]
Medicare 2014 – The Details Exposed
If you want the truth about medicare, the best place for you to start is right here: http://www.cms.gov/Research-Statistics-Data-and-Systems/Statistics-Trends-and-Reports/ReportsTrustFunds/Downloads/TR2014.pdf This is the link to the most recent government report on the state of the Medicare fund. What’s shocking is how differently the report is read depending on your political bent. For an interesting take from Forbes, […]
What To Do If A Loved One Needs Mental Health Services
Although mental illness is pervasive and nondiscriminatory, there remains an array of myths, misconceptions, and prejudices surrounding the subject. Because of this, many individuals suffering from poor mental health are too ashamed or otherwise unable to access the treatment they deserve. Mental Health Stigma Here are some examples of pervasive myths regarding mental illness, as […]
3 NEW Medicare Coverage Areas
Medicare is never easy. Geriatric care providers have historically struggled on behalf of their clients to secure payment for physical, occupational, and speech therapies when there is no improvement to the precipitating condition. Although it has not been widely advertised, Medicare updated its policy manual early this year (2014) to verify the inclusion of coverage […]
7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Medicare
Few things in life are as important as maintaining good health, especially in the later years of life. For seniors, Medicare is the best solution to the challenge of rising healthcare expenses and the economics of retirement. However, to get the most from a healthcare plan, you must first navigate through the Medicare maze. By […]
Breakdown: Understanding What’s Covered by Medicare
Since Medicare is broken down into four parts (A, B, C, and D), it can be difficult to understand what is covered and whether you need additional coverage from another insurance plan. Failing to understand Medicare protection may result in wasted money if you end up with too much or too little coverage. Each Medicare […]
