Medicare
5 unexpected surprises when you sign up for Medicare
When you’re enrolling for the first time, you probably don’t know what to expect. Here’s how to prepare yourself
June 23, 2020
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Medicare
Medicare Info
10 treatments Medicare doesn’t cover
Whole categories of care are excluded — with some special exceptions.
June 13, 2020
Medicare Info
What happens when your doctor stops accepting Medicare?
Frustrations with Medicare have prompted some physicians to experiment with new business models.
June 11, 2020
Medicare Coverage
Telemedicine is surging, fueled by coronavirus fears and new Medicare rules
Medicare last week allowed all enrollees to use telemedicine — an option that previously was available in special circumstances.
March 27, 2020
Medicare Supplement
How to choose the right Medicare Supplement plan for you
There are so many letters and different companies. How do you know you’re getting a plan that works for your situation?
March 24, 2020
Medicare Coverage
Telehealth benefits expanded for Medicare beneficiaries during COVID-19 pandemic
“These changes allow seniors to communicate with their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility, so that they can limit risk of exposure and spread of this virus."
March 17, 2020
Medicare Coverage
How will a $100,000 car accident settlement affect my health benefits?
Our Medicare and Social Security expert answers another reader question.
March 6, 2020
Medicare Coverage
Medicare now covers coronavirus testing
This week Medicare.gov announced that Medicare Part B will cover a test to see if you have the coronavirus.
March 5, 2020
Medicare
The 7 big Medicare mistakes to avoid in your first year of coverage
Do your health (and wallet) a favor by learning some Medicare basics.
February 7, 2020
Medicare Coverage
7 steps to take if a home health care agency ditches your family
A change in how Medicare pays for services is causing extreme confusion. Here's what to do if your family is affected.
February 4, 2020
Medicare Coverage
Why home health care is suddenly harder to come by for Medicare patients
Home health agencies are grappling with a significant change as of Jan. 1 in how Medicare pays for services.
February 3, 2020
Medicare Advantage
A reader illustrates how the process of shopping for Medicare coverage is broken
Shopping for the right Medicare Advantage plan is way more complicated than it should be.
December 23, 2019
Medicare Coverage
How to navigate the transition from Affordable Care Act plans to Medicare
When people turn 65, the eligibility rules for ACA plans change. Here's what you need to know.
December 13, 2019
Medicare Enrollment
Medicare’s open enrollment can be confusing — here are some last-minute tips
Although choosing a new Medicare plan might be harder this year, the benefits of shopping around continue to be worth it.
December 3, 2019
Medicare Costs
Medicare Part B 2020 costs are out, and the increases are outpacing Social Security
Part B premiums are on the rise.
November 22, 2019
Medicare Advantage
Private insurers are increasing their plan offerings for Medicare Advantage in 2020
That's up 15% from 2019,
November 15, 2019
Choosing Plans
Medicare’s new Plan Finder: the good, the bad and the ugly
Plenty of room for improvement.
November 1, 2019
Open Enrollment
The pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans
Another installment in Considerable's special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 8, 2019
Open Enrollment
Medicare Part D: How to choose the right plan, save money and get better coverage
The next installment in Considerable's special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 7, 2019
Medicare Info
The new Medicare Plan Finder is here — and it’s causing some confusion
Another installment in our special series on Medicare's annual open enrollment period.
October 4, 2019