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What preventive services does Medicare offer?
July 10, 2024 – Medicare covers a number of preventive screening services that make early diagnosis and treatment possible. What’s more, many… Read more
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Does Medicare cover hospice care?
November 27, 2023 – Medicare covers almost all aspects of hospice care with little expense to patients or families, as long as a Medicare-approved hospice… Read more
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Is Medicare’s coverage as good as my employer-sponsored insurance?
March 28, 2023 – If you enrolled only in Original Medicare, you would almost certainly notice gaps in coverage that you didn't have under your… Read more
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What does Original Medicare cost?
November 12, 2021 – Q: What does Original Medicare cost the beneficiary? A: Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) is free for most seniors. If you or your… Read more
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How do I file a Medicare claim?
July 24, 2021 – Medicare beneficiaries occasionally have to submit their own healthcare claims instead of relying on a provider to submit them. Here's what… Read more
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Do Medicare supplement plans include prescription drug coverage?
July 8, 2021 – Modern Medigap plans do not include prescription drug benefits. Instead, Medicare offers prescription drug coverage under Part D. Medicare… Read more
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What kinds of health-related services are not covered by Medicare?
May 31, 2020 – There are many things that Original Medicare (Parts A and B) does not cover. This includes routine care of the feet, orthopedic shoes, some… Read more
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Will all doctors accept my Medicare coverage?
May 13, 2020 – Q: Will my doctors accept my Medicare card? A: Q: Will all doctors accept my Medicare coverage? A: The answer depends on what type of… Read more
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What kind of out-of-pocket expenses do Medicare supplements cover?
February 12, 2020 – Q: What kind of out-of-pocket expenses do Medicare supplements cover? A: Medicare supplement policies (Medigap) are standardized, with ten… Read more