Make the Most of Open Enrollment by Comparing Medigap Plans and Prices

Although many people associate the Oct. 15-Dec. 7 Medicare Open Enrollment Period primarily with Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D, Open Enrollment is an important time for considering the benefits of Medicare supplement insurance. Continue reading “Make the Most of Open Enrollment by Comparing Medigap Plans and Prices” »

Dept. of Health and Human Services Reports More Doctors are Accepting Medicare Patients

Despite concerns about the number of doctors leaving Medicare in recent years, a Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) analysis indicates that the percentage of doctors accepting Medicare patients is actually on the increase. Continue reading “Dept. of Health and Human Services Reports More Doctors are Accepting Medicare Patients” »

Congress Moves to Fix Doctors’ Medicare Pay

Reacting to concerns that the current Medicare payment formula has discouraged many doctors from accepting Medicare patients, Congress has made a move that may result in doctors receiving more money for their Medicare services. Continue reading “Congress Moves to Fix Doctors’ Medicare Pay” »

Medicare Population Growing at a Rate Far Exceeding the General Population

According to Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) data*, the population of Americans 65 years of age and older will continue to grow significantly in coming years. Continue reading “Medicare Population Growing at a Rate Far Exceeding the General Population” »