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 […]
Thinking of Retiring? Don’t Get Bitten by COBRA
If you are age 65+ and you or your spouse is still employed and receiving quality group health coverage, you may not be thinking too much about Medicare. However, once retirement is on the horizon, it is critically important to make sure you understand Medicare’s strict enrollment criteria to avoid a gap in coverage and […]