If you do a google search on Medicare Prescription Drug Plan changes for 2025, you will see articles stating that the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will lower drug costs for people on Medicare. While this is undoubtedly true, it is not the whole truth, and...
Medicare, what you need to know if you are planning to work past age 65. Most people become eligible for Medicare upon turning 65. If you delay your Medicare enrollment and do not have other creditable coverage, it can result in financial penalties and delay your...
CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has announced the Medicare Part A & Part B costs for 2023. Part A Part A deductible 2033 is $1,600.00 per period, an increase of $44.00. Part A deductible in 2022 was $1,556.00 per period. Part B Premium The...
In most situations, Medicare won’t pay for health care or supplies you get outside the United States, which can pose problems when traveling. But your Medigap (Medicare Supplement) policy may offer additional coverage for emergency health care services or supplies you...
Original Medicare consists of two parts Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance). If you or your spouse have paid Medicare taxes for 40 quarters (ten years) or more, you will not pay a premium for Medicare Part A. However, you will...
With 60 million people on Medicare, they present a huge target for scammers looking to steal personal information or defraud Medicare. Your Medicare card will have a number that is unique to you. Protect your Medicare card number Do not give personal information like...
