Although the Advantage ratings purportedly help seniors weed out the best possible plans, the ratings system is flawed and most seniors rely on a combination of plan costs and benefits to determine which plan they want. The impending Medicare reforms will be rewarding top-ranked Advantage plans with bonuses, despite the obvious flaws within the...
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Last month we heard it out of Miami, now we’re hearing it out of Houston. A June 26 sentencing is scheduled for 3 people who were accused of Medicare fraud the other day. The $36 million Medicare billing fraud included Rhonda Fleming, 45, Bose Ebhamen, 45, and King Arthur, 54. The three were convicted...
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According to the Federal Government, over 40 million Americans are enrolled in a Medicare plan. Many will find out that it may not matter. Doctors have begun to stop taking new patients or opting out of Medicare entirely. The reasons why doctors are opting out: paperwork is too much of a hassle and reimbursement...
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For those who are Medicare-eligible but don’t have the funds to fully pay for your plans, many states offer pharmacy assistance programs to help pay for prescription drugs. Below is a list of programs for some states. If your state isn’t listed, call your state’s health department to see if you are eligible for...
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The deadline for Medicare Part D enrollment is approaching fast so if you haven’t already, it’s time to review your current Medicare plan to make sure it still offers the same benefits and prescription drugs to meet your needs. Whether you want to change your current provider or you’re a new enrollee, you have...
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