Medicare Advantage Hospice Benefit
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are an alternative to Original Medicare that are offered by private insurance companies. These plans are required to provide all the same benefits as Original Medicare, but they can also offer additional benefits such as vision, dental, and hearing coverage. One of the benefits that MA plans can provide is hospice […]
Fitness Has a New Focus During Medicare Open Enrollment Time
Regular exercise is an important part of healthy aging. That’s why many Medicare plans offer affordable exercise programs among their benefits. Today, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a flexible fitness option is more essential than ever in helping seniors stay fit, strong, and healthy.To help seniors meet their exercise needs, the Silver&Fit program […]
How To Code Communication Technology-Based Services For Medicare Beneficiaries
With the growing popularity of telehealth services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have introduced new guidelines for healthcare providers to code and bill for communication technology-based services (CTBS) for Medicare beneficiaries. These services, which involve the use of virtual communication tools such as telephone, email, or secure messaging to provide healthcare services, […]
Turning 65: What to Consider When Selecting a Medicare Plan
Approaching age 65 can be an overwhelming time for many newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries. When can you begin to enroll? Which plans should you consider? What do you need to know?Here’s some information that can help.You have a seven-month window called the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) to sign up for Medicare benefits, which begins three […]
In Your Community: Answers To Your Medicare Questions
Many people have questions about Medicare and don’t know where to start. You may have questions like: Is there someone who can explain Medicare to me? What are my health plan options? How do I enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan? Is there a way to get help paying for a plan? What do […]
Everything You Need To Know About Medicare, In 13 Minutes
Medicare is a federal health insurance program that was created in 1965 to provide health coverage for people over 65 years old and those with certain disabilities. It is funded by taxes and premiums paid by beneficiaries. There are four parts of Medicare: Part A: Hospital Insurance – covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility […]
Seniors Saving Nearly $2,000 Annually with Medicare Advantage
Medicare’s open enrollment period ends on December 7, and an estimated 31.8 million seniors and Americans with disabilities will choose a Medicare Advantage plan for their health coverage in the coming year, according to data from the federal government. What is Medicare Advantage? For Medicare-eligible beneficiaries, it is an increasingly popular health coverage option within the Medicare […]
Medicare Advantage Market Outlook
Medicare Advantage, also known as Medicare Part C, is a type of health insurance plan offered by private companies that contracts with Medicare to provide beneficiaries with all their Part A and Part B benefits. In recent years, the Medicare Advantage market has been growing rapidly, and it is expected to continue to do so […]