Even without the approval of the Food and Drug Administration, Medicare has expanded its coverage of drugs for cancer treatment. The push for these drugs have mostly come from doctors who believe these treatments, known as off-label uses are essential for the treatment of cancer in patients. These drugs are the most up-to-date care....
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According to an article in The Nation, we need the right health care reform for our nation to recover economically so it can prosper. The establishment of a national single-payer style healthcare reform system that expands the existing Medicare system to cover all Americans is said to be the “right reform.” The National Nurses...
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Medicare, like standard health insurance can be very confusing, especially if you don’t know what half the words mean. Part A: Hospital insurance- helps pay for hospice care, inpatient hospital care, and skilled nursing facility care. Individuals are entitled to Part A if they contributed payroll taxes for 10 years or more while they...
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Even though the annual Medicare enrollment period ended on December 31st, some Medicare Advantage beneficiaries may still be able to switch their coverage during the current enrollment period which extends until March 31st. Under certain circumstances, beneficiaries can change their plan by March 31 if they do not think the plan they chose fits...
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