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How does a doctor’s participation in Medicare affect reimbursement?
Medicare reimbursement refers to the payments that hospitals and physicians receive in return for services rendered to Medicare beneficiaries. The reimbursement rates for these services are set by Medicare, and are typically less than the amount billed or the amount that a private insurance company would pay.
Four reasons to change your Medicare Advantage coverage
If you're enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and you're not happy with it, you can switch plans during Medicare's annual open enrollment period. Here are four reasons why you might change coverage.
Important Medicare enrollment dates
Enrollment dates for Medicare are critical. Missing an enrollment date could cost you higher premiums down the line — or it could cost you coverage entirely.
Q: How is Medicare funded?
A: Medicare is funded with a combination of payroll taxes, general revenues allocated by Congress, and premiums that people pay while they’re enrolled in Medicare.
Kaiser Family Foundation has a breakdown of the funding for each part of Medicare, and Medicare.gov also has a general overview. Substantial details about Medicare funding, including the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund and the Supplemental Medical Insurance Trust Fund, can be found in the annual Medicare Trustees’ Report (2019 report available here).