Medicare
News, definitions, and part-by-part breakdowns of all things Medicare insurance.
All About Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans
There are many different types of Medicare insurance plans out there. If you're eligible for the Medicare program and Medicaid, you can enroll in a Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan. Here's what that means for...
Does Medicare Insurance Cover Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy can be incredibly useful if an injury or illness has weakened your ability to perform daily tasks. Let's review how occupational therapy can help and if it's covered by Medicare insurance.
Lower 2023 Medicare Part B Premium Could Be on the Way
Some changes in the health care industry resulted in expected cost savings for the Medicare program for 2022. CMS' recent announcement states they plan on passing these savings to consumers via their 2023 Part B...
Medicare Insurance Coverage for Treatment of PTSD
Without treatment, PTSD can be a part of your life for months, years, or longer. But there isn't a single type of treatment. These are the different PTSD treatment options and how Medicare insurance can...
Medicare Program Freezes Late Enrollment Penalties for Qualifying Enrollees
Due to an issue with the modernization of the phone system for the SSA, the Medicare program is extending a grace period to freeze Medicare insurance late enrollment penalties for eligible beneficiaries.
What is the Medicare Program's Secondary Payer Program?
Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to have Medicare insurance and an additional type of health coverage to help you pay for health care costs. The Medicare program's Secondary Payer Program lays out...
Does Medicare Insurance Cover STIs?
Culturally, there's a stigma around having a sexually transmitted infection, but they're incredibly common. Medicare insurance can help cover screenings and, potentially, treatment if it's needed.
Does Medicare Insurance Cover HIV Screenings and Treatment?
HIV is a lifelong condition, but there are treatment options to manage symptoms, extend life expectancy, and lower the risk of spreading it. Medicare insurance may be able to help with the costs.
What are Federally Qualified Health Centers?
Health care can easily become expensive, especially if your options are limited by geography or finances. Luckily, federally qualified health centers seek to fix this!
Does Medicare Insurance Cover Incontinence Treatment?
Incontinence can be solved or dealt with in a number of ways, but each has a certain cost associated with it. Can Medicare insurance cover these incontinence treatments or supplies, and if not, what does?...
COVID Tests to be Covered by the Medicare Program
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Medicare program will soon begin covering at-home COVID tests at no cost to beneficiaries. Learn when the program should begin and what to do...
What are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs?
If you need assistance with your Medicare Part D costs, an SPAP may be an option for you. What are State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs, and are you eligible for one?
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