Understanding the Difference Between Preventative and Diagnostic Medical Procedures
Medicare beneficiaries often find themselves navigating a complex landscape of healthcare coverage, including understanding the nuances between preventative and diagnostic medical procedures. While both types of procedures are vital for maintaining health and detecting potential issues, confusion can arise when certain tests or treatments are mistakenly assumed to be preventative when they are actually coded […]
Understanding How CMS Determines Star Ratings for Medicare Part C and Part D Plans
Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (Part D) play a crucial role in providing healthcare coverage for millions of Americans. To help beneficiaries make informed decisions, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) utilizes a star rating system to assess the quality and performance of these plans. Understanding how CMS determines […]
Medicare And Long-Term Care
While Medicare is well-known for covering hospitalization and medical expenses, many people are not aware of its significance in the realm of long-term care services. In this article, we will explore how Medicare helps individuals in need of long-term care, including the types of services it covers, eligibility requirements, and the limitations it entails. Understanding […]
How Is Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period Different From The Annual Enrollment Period?
People sometimes use the phrases “Medicare Annual Enrollment Period” and “Medicare Open Enrollment Period” interchangeably, but they are not the same. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, or AEP, begins October 15th and ends December 7th. During the AEP, Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage Part C or Medicare Part D prescription plans are encouraged to evaluate […]
What To Do Before The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Comes To An End
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) typically runs from October 15th to December 7th each year. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their Medicare coverage for the following year. As AEP draws to a close, if you are enrolled in a Part C Medicare Advantage plan, hopefully you have already reviewed the […]
Medicare Fraud Protection: How To Spot Scams And Protect Your Benefits
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period or AEP begins October 15th and ends December 7th. During this time, not only do Medicare beneficiaries receive a lot of information, both solicited and unsolicited, about their plan options for the upcoming year, but they are subject to potential scams from unscrupulous organizations who look to take advantage of people’s […]
Get Ready for the 2024 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
The leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and the time to make important decisions about your healthcare is upon us. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which runs from October 15 to December 7, is when Medicare beneficiaries have the opportunity to review, modify, or initiate their Medicare health plans for the coming year. […]
