By Karen Stokes President Biden will seek to raise the Medicare tax on high earners and push for more drug price negotiations to help keep the federal health insurance program solvent through … [Read more...]
Medicare Advantage Offers Elements That are Beneficial for Black Americans
By Karen Stokes Recently the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) published a new report examining “The Benefits of Medicare Advantage for Black Americans.” The report found that … [Read more...]
Medicare Part B Premium to Drop for First Time in a Decade
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, during an event in the Rose Garden, President Joe Biden highlighted his and Congressional Democrats’ efforts to protect and strengthen Medicare and lower health care … [Read more...]
Medicare Plans Change Every Year – Medicare Open Enrollment on October 15 to December 7
"We saved on prescription costs. It pays to compare plans." … [Read more...]
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Washington Needs to Keep Promises, Protect Medicare Advantage Program
By Betty Speed For over 27 million seniors like me, Medicare Advantage is a partner not only in providing quality and affordable health care, but in helping us avoid every senior’s fear – that … [Read more...]
Confused By Medicare Options? Here’s What To Know As Open Enrollment Arrives
By Chris Orestis Each year, an important window of opportunity arrives for current Medicare beneficiaries as well as those about to enroll in the government’s health insurance program for older … [Read more...]
‘Medicare has Been a Game Changer’: Congresswoman Gwen Moore Talks Medicare on 56th Anniversary
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz In 2014, while under private insurance, Mary Wacker broke a small bone in her foot. She paid $800 for a specialist to look at her foot for 15 minutes and recommend that … [Read more...]
Tips and Resources for Selecting A Medicare Part D Plan
By Kelle Turner The year 2020 has been a year like no other. The global pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives. From entertainment and sporting events, to travel and family … [Read more...]
Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7
Born Before 1955 or Living with a Disability? Here are questions to Help You Choose a Medicare Plan
By Chuck Dow Humana Regional President of Medicare for Wisconsin Humana If you’re one of 56 million Americans eligible for Medicare, it’s important to understand coverage options when selecting … [Read more...]