Medicare

News, definitions, and part-by-part breakdowns of all things Medicare insurance.

All About Getting Your COVID-19 Vaccination

There are many questions surrounding the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination. When can you get one? Where? Is it safe? We're giving you some answers and resources where you can find additional information!

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What are Medicare Insurance Deductibles?

We've all dealt with deductibles before, in all sorts of insurance plans. They're so common that many people and plans don’t easily explain what they are and how they influence your coverage. We're answering so...

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2022 COLA Predicted to be Largest in Over a Decade

Each year, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) tweaks how much you receive in your benefit. For 2022, experts are predicting the largest COLA increase in over a decade.

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Does Medicare Insurance Cover Allergy Treatment?

If you have an allergy that interferes with your life, treatment likely will become an important avenue to explore. But this can be expensive without insurance. Does Medicare insurance cover allergy treatment and diagnosis?

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Filing a Medicare Insurance Grievance

If you have an issue with the quality of your health care coverage and have Medicare, you can file a Medicare insurance grievance. What does it do, and how can you file a grievance?

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Does Medicare Insurance Cover MRIs & Other Scans?

Getting a diagnostic scan can be important to uncovering a condition or illness. Fortunately, Medicare insurance can help make X-rays, MRIs, and other scans more affordable. Here's what your Medicare insurance coverage of scans may...

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Does Medicare Insurance Cover Podiatry Services?

Podiatry is a specialty in the medical field that many of us don't often think about. But, what if you have bunions or a foot injury? Does Medicare insurance cover podiatry and foot care?

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I've Gotten the COVID Vaccine. Now What?

Once you've received the COVID-19 vaccine, you may be wondering what's next? Can you return to normal life? The answer is a little complex.

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How is the Medicare Program Funded?

We talk a lot about what Medicare insurance costs to use, but not how the benefits are financed. Here's how the Medicare program is funded, and how we each help ensure enrollees receive affordable health...

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Extra Help for Medicare Part D

We all need help sometimes. If you have limited financial resources and need assistance with coverage for your prescription drugs, you may be able to get Extra Help with the Medicare program!

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Do Doctors Have to Disclose Conflicts of Interest?

Conflicts of interest can influence a doctor's decision-making and ruin patient trust. Reporting and sharing medical conflicts of interest are essential to protecting against them.

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How Does Prior Authorization Affect Medicare Insurance Coverage?

Prior authorization can influence the care and coverage you receive through Medicare, but it influences different parts uniquely.

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