Most Americans are unaware of the costs of long-term care and overestimate the amount that government programs like Medicare will pay for this care, according to a new research report by AARP. While 60 percent of those surveyed claimed to be "somewhat familiar" with the
Medicare Advantage plans have serious disadvantages over original Medicare, according to a new report by the Medicare Rights Center, Too Good To Be True: The Fine Print in Medicare Private Health Care Benefits. Medicare Advantage plans are provided by private insurers, unlike original Medicare, which
Medicare Part D Enrollment Begins November 15 Open enrollment for Medicare’s prescription drug plans will be held November 15 through December 31, 2006. For those who enrolled last year and want to keep their same plan, no action is necessary (provided your current plan is
Medicare’s 2007 handbook "Medicare and You 2007" was recently mailed to all Medicare beneficiaries. The guide is intended to be a resource for beneficiaries, providing impartial information enabling subscribers to evaluate and compare health care plans. In a letter to Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health
On September 29th, Medicare officials indicated they expected no increase in average monthly drug plan premiums for 2007. However, Rep. Harry Waxman (D-CA) calculated the average for all types of plans will escalate to $29.02 in 2007, up from $25.69 in 2006. Rep. Waxman’s figures
While campaigning during the recent mid-term elections, many Democrats vowed to address issues with Medicare’s Part D drug program. Although Democrats argue many components of the plan need to be overhauled, the initial focus of reform seems to be centered around allowing the government to
Coordinating Medicare and Employment Coverage Many people continue working past age 65. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2002 18 percent of men and 10 percent of women over age 65 were still in the civilian labor force. Often, these jobs provide health coverage.
The new enrollment period for Medicare’s prescription drug plan has opened the door for scam artists. In the latest swindle, the con calls a senior and claims to be with Medicare and informs the senior, he/she must provide bank account information in order for a
January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007 is the open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans. These new private-sector plans were created along with the Medicare prescription drug program by the 2005 Medicare Modernization Act. During open enrollment seniors already on an Advantage plan can switch
Most Americans are unaware of the costs of long-term care and overestimate the amount that government programs like Medicare will pay for this care, according to a new research report by AARP. While 60 percent of those surveyed claimed to be "somewhat familiar" with the
Medicare Advantage plans have serious disadvantages over original Medicare, according to a new report by the Medicare Rights Center, Too Good To Be True: The Fine Print in Medicare Private Health Care Benefits. Medicare Advantage plans are provided by private insurers, unlike original Medicare, which
Medicare Part D Enrollment Begins November 15 Open enrollment for Medicare’s prescription drug plans will be held November 15 through December 31, 2006. For those who enrolled last year and want to keep their same plan, no action is necessary (provided your current plan is
Medicare’s 2007 handbook "Medicare and You 2007" was recently mailed to all Medicare beneficiaries. The guide is intended to be a resource for beneficiaries, providing impartial information enabling subscribers to evaluate and compare health care plans. In a letter to Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health
On September 29th, Medicare officials indicated they expected no increase in average monthly drug plan premiums for 2007. However, Rep. Harry Waxman (D-CA) calculated the average for all types of plans will escalate to $29.02 in 2007, up from $25.69 in 2006. Rep. Waxman’s figures
While campaigning during the recent mid-term elections, many Democrats vowed to address issues with Medicare’s Part D drug program. Although Democrats argue many components of the plan need to be overhauled, the initial focus of reform seems to be centered around allowing the government to
Coordinating Medicare and Employment Coverage Many people continue working past age 65. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2002 18 percent of men and 10 percent of women over age 65 were still in the civilian labor force. Often, these jobs provide health coverage.
The new enrollment period for Medicare’s prescription drug plan has opened the door for scam artists. In the latest swindle, the con calls a senior and claims to be with Medicare and informs the senior, he/she must provide bank account information in order for a
January 1, 2007 through March 31, 2007 is the open enrollment for Medicare Advantage plans. These new private-sector plans were created along with the Medicare prescription drug program by the 2005 Medicare Modernization Act. During open enrollment seniors already on an Advantage plan can switch
