Medicare Resources & Guides

As a Medicare beneficiary, you might not care much about CPT codes and how medical billing works. However, having a good understanding of how health care providers bill their services to Medicare can help you make sure you are paying the proper amount for your treatments. This is especially true when receiving physical therapy or Read more…

For those on Medicare, copays and deductibles can really start to add up. Even though you might receive premium-free Part A coverage, there are many other out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare that you will need to pay. Many might think that services don’t cost you anything when you have Medicare coverage, but that is not Read more…

Many retirees enrolled in Original Medicare quickly realize there are many out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare. From copays to deductibles, you might get stuck paying quite a bit when you visit your healthcare provider. In addition, Medicare Part B has coinsurance amounts that you will need to pay when you receive service. A Medigap plan Read more…

As most people approach retirement age, they start to think about what their health care coverage will look like. Most of them know that they will be eligible for Medicare upon turning 65, but many people have no clue about how Medicare works. Medicare provides health insurance mostly to retirees, although Medicare coverage can be Read more…

Most Americans know that they can qualify for Medicare at age 65, although there are a few exceptions that allow younger individuals to qualify as well. However, Democrats in the Biden administration have introduced legislation that could lower the Medicare eligibility age to 60. Many people wonder what Medicare at 60 would look like, including Read more…

Millions of Americans wear eyeglasses or contact lenses, and many of these people are covered under a Medicare plan. Eye exams can be expensive, and they are recommended annually. Eye disease and eye conditions can also complicate matters as they make it imperative to have these routine eye exams. So, many retirees wonder whether Medicare Read more…

You probably already know that Original Medicare consists of both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. There are significant differences between the two, including costs and coverage details. Some people choose to opt out of Part B coverage, which means they will lose coverage for some critical medical services. Before you decide whether to Read more…

Prescription drugs are expensive, and many people struggle to find ways to pay for their medications. Since these medications are medically necessary, some people find themselves doing without other basic necessities to pay for them. If you are enrolled in Medicare, you might qualify for the Extra Help program to get financial assistance related to Read more…

Millions of Americans rely on Medicare for their health care coverage. Medical services are getting more and more complex as well as more expensive. Many Medicare recipients are already on a fixed income, so paying for medical treatments can be a financial burden in many cases. How do you know exactly what Medicare will cover Read more…

Millions of Americans rely on Medicare for health care coverage and payment for essential medical services. However, payment of Medicare claims is often denied for a number of different reasons. This can put someone in a bind financially and leave them wondering how they will pay for their medical bills or prescription drugs. So, do Read more…