If you are a Medicare subscriber who has planned a trip abroad, we want you to spend your vacation enjoying the sights, sounds and flavors of your international destination — not worrying about medical emergencies! So, please be aware that in most cases Medicare coverage does not extend to foreign countries. Healthcare costs incurred out […]
Breathe Easier: Medicare Expands Coverage of Lung Cancer Screening
In a win for advocates of accessible preventative care, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is expanding the Part B reimbursement eligibility for lung cancer screening using low dose computed tomography (LDCT). LDCT, also known as a low dose CT scan, is the only recommended test for lung cancer. In a […]
Diggin’ Vitamin D
Most physicians and nutritionists recommend getting your vitamins and minerals from food versus taking supplements. One of the few exceptions to this is vitamin D, which is harder to absorb in its natural form –– especially as you age. According to a June 2021 article from AARP, “as little as 10 to 15 minutes in […]
Be a Fraud Fighter: Facts to Combat Medicare Crimes
Experts estimate that Medicare losses due to fraud amount to tens of billions of dollars each year. This ultimately translates into higher consumer costs, more barriers to care, and additional administrative burdens on recipients, physicians, hospitals, and other care centers. Bad actors among providers, beneficiaries, and third parties all contribute to the problem. You might […]
Oh, What a Relief It Is!
American Rescue Plan Gives Healthcare Coverage a Boost Signed into law earlier this year, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) helps people enrolled in marketplace health plans offered through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as well as those who may now need to enroll, by increasing their affordability and expanding eligibility. Other provisions also support folks who are […]