With elections coming up, politicians are quick to criticize unexpected medical bills. Unfortunately, they aren’t as quick to act on their promise. Recently, new “surprise billing legislation” was written up, and candidates must now decide where they stand. These surprise bills are a form of so-called patient extortion unique to […] Unexpected Medical BillsFebruary 27, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / medicare extra help / medicare review / Medigap by Emily Schellin
If you’re worried you won’t be able to keep home health under Medicare, don’t be. The coverage rules haven’t changed and patients are still entitled to regular services. Now, there has been a significant change in how agencies that provide these services are being paid. If you feel this may […] Keep Home Health Under MedicareFebruary 25, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare extra help / Medigap by Emily Schellin
Medicare Home Health Coverage Medicare Home Health Coverage helps older adults with illness or injury live independently for as long as possible. It is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as a skilled nursing facility (SNF). Home Health services include intermittent skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational […] Medicare Home Health CoverageFebruary 23, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Medicare Costs / medicare review / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Jenny McCann
Cigna is expanding its telehealth footprint as it suits up for expansion. The company announced that it is expanding its telehealth partnership with MDLive to virtual primary care. This expansion gives greater usage of telehealth and virtual access to doctors already in behavioral health and urgent care services. This resource […] Telehealth Gets Expansion Through MDLive & Cigna PartnershipFebruary 9, 2020 in Health tagged Medicaid / medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medigap by Jadon Sennet
FDA Recalls More Antacids After Carcinogen Detected The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced more recalls for Antacids after a cancer-causing carcinogen was detected. Zantac and other generic heartburn medications have been found to contain trace amounts of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The World Health Organization classifies NDMA as a “probable human […] FDA Recalls More Antacids After Carcinogen DetectedJanuary 29, 2020 in Medicare tagged heart disease / high cholesterol / medicare / Medigap by Jenny McCann
Improve Balance and Avoid Falls How do you improve balance and avoid falls? We will discuss this question in today’s post. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), falls are the number one cause of injuries, hospital admissions and death for older Americans. One in four Americans […] How To Improve Balance and Avoid FallsJanuary 28, 2020 in Medicare tagged medicare / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / Medigap by Jenny McCann
2 Everyone has Questions about Medicare Let’s get to the bottom of of them Question: What happens to Plan F? Answer: Well the truth is, no one knows. The most likely outcome is that once the plan F goes away in 2020 the prices are more than likely going up. We […] Real World Medicare QuestionsJanuary 6, 2020 in Medicare tagged Insurance Education / Medicare Advantage / Medicare Supplement / Medigap / Plan F by Micah Boulter
There are many changes coming to Medicare benefits in 2020. Here are a few key takeaways: Part A Deductible – Increases from $1364 => to $1420 Part B Deductible – Increases from $185 => to $197 Part B Premium – Increases $135.50/mo => to $144.30/mo Social Security “cost of living” […] 2020 Medicare Changes At A GlanceDecember 18, 2019 in Medicare tagged Medicare changes / Medigap / Part A / Part B / Part D by Jenny McCann
With the 2020 year about to begin, you might want to compare your Medicare options for the next year. One way to explore your options is through this year’s 2020 Medicare & You guidebook. The book can be used in many ways, most notably providing you the information you need […] Medicare & You: Why You Should Order a Book Each ...December 16, 2019 in Medicare tagged health insurance / medicare / Medicare Advantage / medicare review / Medigap by Jadon Sennet
Medigap plans are the extra cushion to your health plan. With these supplements, you can easily fill the holes in your health insurance with a monthly premium. Whether a plan F, G, N, or the other alphabet-soup plans, you have many options […] Can I switch My Medicare Supplement Whenever I Want?December 16, 2019 in Medicare tagged medicare benefits / Medicare Supplement / Medigap / plan a by Jadon Sennet