Because they are privately managed, Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans can cover additional benefits to Original Medicare, such as vision, hearing, and dental. You have the option of signing up for ...

Call Medicare directly at 800-633-4227 (TTY: 877-486-2048). Call the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General at 800-447-8477 (TTY: 800-377-4950) or submit a report ...

Takeaway Medicare can be complex, but understanding the basics can help you focus on your coverage needs. Original Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient medical services.

The administration’s changes include limiting the open enrollment period and excluding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients from coverage.

1. Prescription payment plan updates 2025 was the first year that the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (MPPP) enabled those with Medicare prescription drug coverage to spread the costs of their ...

If you’re eligible for Medicare but already have health insurance, you may be wondering whether you should keep it or switch. It’s important to understand what creditable coverage means, or ...

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) announced her support on Wednesday for a Medicare for All bill set to be introduced by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) after the August recess. “I’ll break some news.

Patient advocates say they frequently hear from people who, like Diamond, thought they didn’t need to sign up for Medicare upon turning 65 because they had group health coverage.

Medicare coverage for metformin Medicare Part D covers various diabetes supplies, insulin, and medications. One of the diabetes medications that Part D plans cover often is metformin (biguanides).

Medicare Part B coverage After open-heart surgery, a person may require cardiac rehabilitation. If this is the case, then Medicare Part B will typically cover these programs.

When you turn 65 and enroll in Medicare, your eligibility for Medicaid may change—even if your income stays the same. This is due to how Medicaid rules differ for people under and over the age ...

TD Securities has a cheat sheet for trading the Fed from an interest-rate and U.S. dollar perspective. In a hawkish scenario, they say the 10-year yield will rise by 5 basis points and Bloomberg's ...