Published by: Medicare Rights Center The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced this week that it will cover seat elevation technology in Medicare-covered power wheelchairs as durable medical equipment (DME). Effective immediately, both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage will cover seat elevation for those who need it to perform activities of daily living […]
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center After getting a kidney transplant, a kidney recipient will need to take immunosuppressant drugs for the rest of their life to prevent their body from rejecting the donor organ. Medicare covers these drugs differently depending on the circumstances: Time-limited Part B coverage If someone receives a kidney transplant in a
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Part B premiums and deductible are decreasing for 2023 Published by: medicareresources.org What is Medicare Part B? Medicare Part B picks up – to a large extent – where Medicare Part A leaves off. Part B coverage pays for a broad range of medically necessary services that aren’t picked up by inpatient coverage – even
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Fall Open Enrollment begins October 15 and ends December 7 each year. (You also might hear it be called Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period or Annual Election Period.) You can make changes to your health insurance coverage during this time, including adding, dropping, or changing your Medicare Advantage and Part D
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Answers to common questions about how the new law affects drug prices, Medicare, and more Published by: AARP The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will help millions of Americans better afford their life-sustaining medications and also help them pay for other out-of-pocket health care costs. Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about
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CHANGING MEDIGAP PLANS It’s not always easy, but it’s certainly possible If you enrolled in a Medigap policy during your initial six-month window, your plan is guaranteed renewable every year. And since Medigap policies provide standardized coverage regulated by the government, you don’t need to worry about surprise changes to your plan each year. However,
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RENEWAL TIME WHAT TO THINK ABOUT at RENEWAL TIME What to consider when holiday shopping includes searching for new health coverage Open enrollment happens every year from October 15 to December 7. And while you may be pleased with your Medicare coverage. It’s still important to take time to review your benefits and consider whether
WHAT TO DO IF A PLAN DROPS YOU It’s unlikely, but you should still be prepared Medicare guarantees you certain rights. As long as you pay your premiums, you should be guaranteed the right to all of Medicare regardless of your age, your health, or where you live. Suppose you abide by Medicare deadlines (and
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