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Monday, August 15, 2022 The Inflation Reduction Act has passed the Senate and the House, and is now headed to the desk of President Biden who is expected to sign it into law. The Inflation Reduction Act has significant benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. Let’s take a look at what to expect. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 The 2022 Annual Report of the Boards of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Funds was recently released. Each year, Medicare Trustees must submit a report to Congress regarding trust funds for Part A which is the Hospital Insurance Fund. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Have you heard the term “Annual Wellness Visit” and are not sure what it is? Let’s explain it a bit! An Annual Wellness Visit is a yearly visit to your primary care provider for preventative healthcare planning. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 9, 2022 With depression affecting many older adults, some individuals with Medicare may be wondering if Medicare covers depression screenings. The answer is yes, Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers one depression screening per year at a participating provider. READ MORE >>
Thursday, April 14, 2022 It’s true - several brand name drug companies have already increased prices this year. AARP’s Public Policy Institute recently examined list price changes for the 100 brand name drugs with the highest total Medicare Part D spending in 2020, and what they found is not ideal news for consumers. READ MORE >>
Thursday, March 10, 2022 Do you usually wait months for mailed printed copies of your Medicare Summary Notices? You don’t have to anymore! With electronic Medicare Summary Notices (eMSNs), you will receive an email each month letting you know that your claims statement is available in your Medicare account. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 10, 2022 A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office details pricing and spending trends for prescription drugs. Of particular interest are pricing changes for brand-name prescription drugs in Medicare Part D. Some key findings from the report include: READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 13, 2022 Prices have been rising everywhere, and unfortunately Medicare is not going to be an exception to this trend. 2022 Medicare costs have been released and they are indeed rising. So what can you expect to pay? Let’s take a look. Part A (Hospital) Premium If you’ve worked 10 years or more: Free READ MORE >>
Thursday, December 9, 2021 Preventive services are an important component of a living a healthy lifestyle. Preventive services include things like exams, shots, screenings, and lab tests. They may also include health monitoring, counseling and education programs. Medicare Part B covers an annual Wellness visit and several other preventive services. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 12, 2021 Medicare telehealth services include office visits, psychotherapy, consultations and other health services conducted by the provider via phone, computer, or other audio/video device. These services allow patients to receive care without visiting the provider in person. READ MORE >>
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