Here is a page of helpful information from the government about accessing Medicare when you are involved in a natural disaster.
Avoid Medicare scams Someone you don’t know calls, emails, or texts you offering free medical equipment or services. What should you do? Hang up. Delete it. Only you and your doctor should decide what care and services are right for you. Scammers want your...
A proposal buried inside a massive federal rulemaking document could reshape how doctors handle one of the most routine parts of everyday medicine, finding a problem and fixing it during the same office visit. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has...
Here’s something nobody warns you about at 65: Medicare doesn’t cover your teeth. At all. Millions of older adults hit this wall and suddenly face genuinely hard choices — delay a root canal, drain savings, or just live with the pain. Knowing why this gap...
Medicare beneficiaries across the country have encountered friendly representatives at health fairs, senior centers, and community events offering something that sounds too good to refuse: free genetic testing to detect cancer risk, identify the right medications, or...
Scammers are extra busy this time of year. They may pretend to be from Medicare or an insurance company to try to steal your personal information — or even enroll you in a plan without your knowledge. Remember, legitimate agents and brokers who represent Medicare...
Rising Healthcare Costs and UtilizationOne of the main factors driving up Medicare Part B premiums is the rapid rise in healthcare costs. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), projected increases in how much providers charge for...
Understanding Hospice Scams Targeting Medicare Beneficiaries Hospice care provides vital support for individuals nearing the end of life, offering comfort-focused medical treatment, emotional support, and assistance for families. However, a growing number of...
The Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model is a major new pilot from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that uses technology-enabled prior authorization to try to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in Original Medicare. The program...
