Joanna received a call last week from a man claiming to be from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Joanna was told that she was entitled to money back because of "changes” that were made by Medicare. The man on … [Read more...]
Print This PageSimplifying the Medicare Process
October 27, 2017 by
Q. I am a few months away from my 65th birthday, and I am aware that it is time to begin thinking about enrolling in Medicare. I started researching Medicare online, and I realized that enrollment is much more confusing than I … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Does Medicare Work When You Have Existing Coverage?
July 14, 2017 by
Q. I love my job, and don’t have any plans to retire anytime soon, unless my wife insists on me doing so, so we can travel. We are both turning 65 this year, and will be eligible for Medicare soon. Since Medicare is health … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Doesn’t Care About Home Care
May 17, 2017 by
Jane’s mother, Anne, suffered a stroke and a broken pelvis, and will be leaving the rehabilitation center she was staying in this week. When she returns home, she desperately needs a health aide to assist with bathing, … [Read more...]
Print This Page“Confusion Over Medicare Improvement Standard Persists”- Case Reintroduced and New Settlement Reached
February 17, 2017 by
Q. My father had a pretty major stroke several weeks ago. After being hospitalized for about 4 days, he was sent to a nursing home for rehab and has been receiving physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. He is … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Medicare Won’t Cover
July 29, 2016 by
Q. When my mom turns 65, she will enroll in Medicare, as most seniors do. My understanding about Medicare is that Part A is hospital insurance andMedicare Part B helps pay for doctors’ services and other medical services and … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Do I Have to File for Medicare?
July 29, 2016 by
Dear Baxter,I will turn 65 soon, but am still working full time. I was planning on retiring, but my husband died suddenly two years ago at the age of 70, so I will still need to work for several more years. I have good health … [Read more...]
Print This PageMedicare Recipients Will Be Less Vulnerable to Sticker Shock in Hospitals
July 13, 2016 by
Over the course of a day or so, Karen’s right arm began feeling weak and her speech began to slur. She was convinced she was having a stroke, so she called 911 and was rushed to the nearest emergency room. She remained in the … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Medicare Pay for Hearing Aids?
July 6, 2016 by
Sid watches the baseball game with the television turned really high. His wife has been noticing that it is getting louder and louder. In fact, she can hear it outside the house in her garden and the neighbor said he can even hear … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Social Security or Medicare Running Out of Money? What the 2016 Trustees Report Has to Say
June 28, 2016 by
Social Security is vital to Americans, providing workers and their families with retirement, disability, and survivors insurance benefits. Medicare is also an essential program for American seniors. Since its creation in 1965, … [Read more...]
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