How to Sign Up for Drug Coverage

While it appears Americans’ spending on prescription drugs fell last year for the first time in nearly six decades, no one on Medicare ought to take that as a signal not to invest in a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP). Continue reading “How to Sign Up for Drug Coverage” »

Are Medicare Premiums Expected to Remain Stable in 2014?

The United States Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released data indicating Medicare Part D prescription drug plan premiums are projected to remain stable in 2014. Continue reading “Are Medicare Premiums Expected to Remain Stable in 2014?” »

The Newbies Guide to Medicare

Medicare is a mystery to many people, but it doesn’t have to be—so let’s cut right to the chase. Here is everything you need to know about all the parts, plans, and particulars that make up Medicare. Continue reading “The Newbies Guide to Medicare” »

Get Your Copy of Medicare and You 2014

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) / Annual Election Period (AEP) is an annual reminder to update your knowledge about Medicare so that you can make the most informed coverage choices going into the new year—and the newest edition of Medicare & You is one of the best resources at your disposal. Continue reading “Get Your Copy of Medicare and You 2014” »

How Much Does My Total Medicare Coverage Cost?

We’ve often discussed Medicare costs … particularly, the deductibles, copays, coinsurance charges, and premiums someone might expect to pay for the various Medicare parts and plans.

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Medicare Hearing Test – Just What Does Medicare Cover?

Some people heave a sigh of relief when they hear that Medicare covers some hearing exams. But perhaps they wouldn’t sigh so quickly if they knew exactly what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to hearing tests. Continue reading “Medicare Hearing Test – Just What Does Medicare Cover?” »

The Medicare Eligibility Age Debate Rages On

With the American economy having seen better days, many observers and policy-makers are looking at possible cuts in Medicare to help keep federal costs from getting too far out of control. Continue reading “The Medicare Eligibility Age Debate Rages On” »

New to Medicare: What’s the Difference Between Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B?

Medicare can seem a lot like alphabet soup with all its parts and plans and choices spanning so many letters of the alphabet.

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Seven Tips to Make Medicare Work for You



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While Medicare offers seniors a great foundation as far as healthcare is concerned, some people manage to get far more out of Medicare than others do. Often, what a senior gets out of Medicare is related foremost to what he or she puts into planning, seeking information and advice, making careful choices, and taking advantage of every Medicare service likely to help maintain good health. Continue reading “Seven Tips to Make Medicare Work for You” »