Navigating Medicare and understanding the many plan options available can be hard. What can make this process even harder, are the misleading and deceptive sales strategies insurance companies use to sell Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. It is important to be able...
In the arena of health insurance, things are always changing. Those changes may be about whattype of care is covered, who is eligible for that care, or how much patients have to pay out-of-pocket for that care. Staying on top of those changes can feel challenging...
Medicare coverage is broken up into different parts. Part A covers your care when you are hospitalized. Part B coverage includes out-patient care, doctors visits, and preventive services. Part D covers most prescription drugs. You must pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B and Part...
When your care under Medicare Part A or Part B gets denied. You do not have to take “no” for an answer. You have the right to appeal that denial of coverage. The appeals process under Medicare is different than private insurance. This blog describes...
If you have had cancer treatment that has caused lymphedema and you have Medicare, then this blog is for you. What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema refers to swelling caused by fluid that accumulates, instead of being drained through the body's lymphatic system. Lymphedema usually affects arms or legs,...
Extra Help is a program that helps people with limited income and resources pay for their Medicare prescription drugs. It is also known as the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS). It is available regardless of whether you have original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. Who qualifies for...
Here is the latest news you need about laws and programs that may impact the cancer community, including health insurance options, Social Security benefits, and paid sick leave. National Updates Do you receive Social Security benefits? Social Security payments will be increased in 2023 by 8.7%. This...
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period runs from October 15 until December 7. Open enrollment is when people with Medicare can make changes to their coverage. Any changes will start on January 1, 2023, for the 2023 plan year. What can you do during Medicare open enrollment? Open...
Each fall you have the opportunity to review your Medicare Part D plan to make sure it meets your needs and saves you the most amount of money possible! But first, what is Medicare Part D? Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage. Part D plans are...
Are you about to become eligible for Medicare? It’s very important to understand when to enroll and make changes to your coverage. If you miss deadlines, you may be paying lifetime penalties. On April 22, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a...