by Danny Davis | Jan 26, 2018 | Medicare
New Medicare beneficiaries are often surprised to learn that Medicare doesn’t cover routine vision services. After all, our eyes age throughout our lifetime. For many people, glasses or contacts become more of a necessity in our golden years. Why in the world...
by jdcline | Dec 27, 2017 | Medicare
You can make changes to your Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage when certain events happen in your life, like if you move or you lose other insurance coverage. These chances to make changes are called Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). Rules...
by Danny Davis | Dec 18, 2017 | Medicare
How do I get Medicare to cover my power wheelchair? The first step is to speak with your doctor! You may feel you need one, or your doctor might suggest a power wheelchair, but either way, you must have an office visit with your doctor before you can have Medicare...
by jdcline | Dec 11, 2017 | Medicare
Medicare Advantage Plan Enrollees and those new to Medicare in Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands now have extended opportunity Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment Period for Medicare 2017 Medicare Advantage...
by Danny Davis | Dec 11, 2017 | Medicare
Reviewing Medicare Plan options can be a daunting task for most retirees, but it could save you thousands of dollars. There is nothing exciting about an annual Medicare plan review, and for some retirees the experience is awful. Nearly a quarter of Medicare...
by Danny Davis | Oct 30, 2017 | Medicare
New Medicare ID Cards Dropping Social Security Numbers to Help Prevent Identity Theft The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to remove Social Security Numbers from all Medicare ID...
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