A practicing nurse, an immigrant from Russia, pleaded guilty to bill fraud for commercial insurance companies and Medicare. He billed nearly $4,4 million for services he never provided to patients. AP News writes about it. In a statement from the U.S. Attorney...
On October 15, the Annual Election Period starts - the annual period for registering for preferential health insurance under the Medicare program. This is the federal health insurance system in the United States for people over 65; for those who have received disability status from the social service (Social ...
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that monthly Part B premiums will drop to $2023 in 164,90 from $170,10. This will be the first cut in contributions in a decade. Yahoo! writes about it. The Part B annual deductible will also decrease…
Medicare covers certain types of medical equipment for home use, including wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and even mattresses. Durable medical equipment (DME) is equipment that helps you do your daily activities. It includes…
If you have or will have Medicare, you probably know the basics of what it covers. But there are more little-known free services that are included in Medicare health insurance, according to MSN. They are not completely free because Medicare is not free.…
Will retirees be able to get back some of the money they paid into Medicare this year, according to TheMotleyFools. This year, retirees have faced some financial challenges despite receiving the highest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in four decades.…
Retirees received seemingly good news recently when the Social Security Administration announced that it had raised pensions due to the cost of living adjustment (COLA) in 2022 by 5,9%. But why this is not happy, MSN explained. This is the largest increase in four decades, and ...
The federal government has announced a large increase in Medicare premiums. They cited the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty about how much they would have to pay for an expensive and controversial new drug for Alzheimer's. The edition told about everything in more detail ...
Medicare is a health insurance program that many older Americans, low-income people, and immigrants rely on. It will cover dental, vision and hearing services. CNBC reported in more detail. The proposal to expand the range of services was included in the plan to spend $3,5 trillion in...
Are you on Medicare? If so, ask this question the next time you seek medical care: “Am I admitted to the hospital or am I here for outpatient monitoring?” This could save you thousands of dollars. Why exactly - Money told in more detail...