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Medicare News

Personal Health Record Tool to Aid Beneficiaries in South Carolina

On Wednesday, May 7, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a pilot project to allow Medicare beneficiaries access... 

May 12, 2008 | Read the story »

Medicare Announces New Protections Proposal for People Enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Programs

On May 8, 2008, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed measures to further protect those in MA health plans and... 

May 9, 2008 | Read the story »

Rheumatology and Medicare: How the New Prescription Drug Plan Can Help You

Rheumatism is a very disabling disease. It affects mostly old people and it will be able to incur a lot of cost when you try and treat... 

May 1, 2008 | Read the story »

Recent Harvard Study Examines Medicare Part D

According to a recent study by Harvard Medical School in Boston, Medicare prescription drug plans have yielded mixed results for enrolled... 

April 28, 2008 | Read the story »

Medicare Benefits

The Flu Shot: An Important Preventive Service

The Flu Shot is covered each flu season for all beneficiaries in a Medicare program.  It is given once a year, either in the fall... 

May 15, 2008 | Read the story »

The Recovery Audit Contractor Demonstration Program

The Recovery Audit Contractor demonstration program was created to study whether or not using Recovery Audit Contractors is a productive... 

May 13, 2008 | Read the story »

Medicare’s Hospital Compare

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provide an online resource intended to help you make informed choices about your health... 

May 13, 2008 | Read the story »

An Introduction to Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly

Programs of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly, otherwise known as PACE, are Medicare programs for individuals over 55 who have disabilities. ... 

May 9, 2008 | Read the story »

Medicare Supplement Insurance

Enrolling in a Medigap Policy

Medigap policies, sold by various private insurance companies, are intended to supplement your Original Medicare Plan and help pay... 

April 30, 2008 | Read the story »

An Introduction to Medicare Preferred Provider Organization Plans

A Medicare Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Plan is a type of Medicare Advantage Plan, offered by a Medicare-approved private... 

April 24, 2008 | Read the story »

Medigap Coverage Changes: Knowing What to Expect When You Enroll With Medigap

Also known as Medicare supplement insurance, this particular plan currently covers 10.2 million Medicare beneficiaries. Basically,... 

April 21, 2008 | Read the story »

Enrolling in a Medigap Policy

A Medigap policy can be an excellent addition to your original Health Care coverage.  Run by private insurance companies and adhering... 

April 17, 2008 | Read the story »

Medicare Policies & Eligibility

Medicare Fraud

Medicare fraud is an unnecessary drain on the Medicare system, and can be costing you money.  Instigated by an individual or company,... 

May 14, 2008 | Read the story »

Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft

When you sign up for Medicare, you are taking steps to ensure your health needs can be met.  However, at the same time, you should... 

May 14, 2008 | Read the story »

Filing a Complaint about Your Medicare Drug Plan

A Medicare Prescription Drug Plan can be an excellent component in ensuring you have the health coverage you need.  However, even... 

May 12, 2008 | Read the story »

Policy Change Provides Coverage, in Clinical Studies, of Artificial Hearts

On May 1st, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a change in policy which will benefit patients with severe heart... 

May 8, 2008 | Read the story »

Medicare Enrollment

Retirement Age and Medicare

In the past, Social Security benefits began at 65.  Currently, however, your full retirement age depends on the year you were born. ... 

May 17, 2008 | Read the story »

How to Enroll in Medicare Part A

Medicare Part A is the component of a Medicare Plan that deals with your Hospital Insurance.  It helps to cover your inpatient care,... 

May 16, 2008 | Read the story »

Medicare Part B: How to Enroll

Medicare Part B is an important component in your health care coverage.  It is your Medical Insurance, and helps to cover things like... 

May 15, 2008 | Read the story »

When You Need Medicare Before Social Security

If you are receiving Social Security benefits, a Medicare enrollment package will be mailed to you three months before you turn 65. ... 

May 6, 2008 | Read the story »

Eligibility and Enrollment in Medicare for End-Stage Renal Disease

Most people know that Medicare is health insurance designed for people 65 and over, or under 65 with certain disabilities.  What a... 

May 1, 2008 | Read the story »

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