Scams and misleading Medicare policies are increasing Federal officials say complaints from seniors who were tricked into buying misleading Medicare policies are increasing. They might have been enrolled without their consent or lured by questionable or fake information into plans that might not cover their drugs or include their doctors. To combat this, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has…
Choosing the right Medicare plan can be confusing. Best Company explains how Medicare plans work and the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Medicare can be challenging to navigate, especially if you’re unfamiliar with how it works. One of the initial decisions to make is choosing between Original Medicare and a Medicare Advantage plan. Many search for Medicare supplement plans…
To support aging in place, Medicare Advantage plans offer access to preventive programs and home- and community-based care that help minimize hospitalizations and promote better health at home. Aetna Medicare explains how they work and 4 community programs that improve access to care. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated a change many were predicting – the shift to home- and community-based healthcare. As…
Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., preventive cardiovascular care is essential for older adults. Medigap.com explains what Medicare does and doesn’t cover for heart disease and cardiovascular health. 1 in every 4 deaths in the United States are related to heart disease – the top cause of death in America for both men and women.…
Keeping Medicare costs low can be a confusing challenge. But avoiding three common mistakes helps prevent increased premiums and higher costs. MedicareAdvantage.com explains what these mistakes are and how to avoid them to save money while getting the best health care. Many believe they’ll begin saving money on health care costs once they transition to Medicare. But not following certain Medicare…
If their Medicare Advantage plan isn’t working out as expected, seniors have a chance to make changes during the Open Enrollment period. MedicareFAQ explains what can be changed from January 1 through March 31, why someone might want to make changes, and how switching plans works. Many seniors have chosen to enroll in Medicare Advantage plans instead of in Original Medicare.…
It’s almost time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans for next year. To help you make informed decisions about your older adult’s healthcare coverage, MedicareFAQ reminds us about important deadlines for 2021 coverage, explains 4 essential coverage areas to review, and shares 5 Medicare changes expected in 2021. Medicare is constantly making changes to its policies, plans, and benefits. With Medicare’s…
The time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans is right around the corner. To help you plan ahead and make informed decisions to maximize your older adult’s health benefits, MedicareFAQ shares information about the 3 biggest changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021. Now that we’re getting closer to Medicare enrollment periods, information on the upcoming 2021 changes has recently…
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