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...]
Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces H.R. 2751 Mamas First Act to Provide Coverage for Doulas and Midwives
By Nyesha Stone Wisconsin’s black babies are dying at a faster rate compared to whites. Wisconsin has the highest gap between Black and white babies, according to CDC’s National Center for … [Read more...]
Check for Lower Premiums and Extra Benefits During Medicare Open Enrollment Now Until Dec 7
Americans Spend Almost $10,000 Each Year on Health Insurance
By Stacy M. Brown (NNPA Newswire Contributor) Health care spending in the United States grew at a rate of 5.8 percent in 2015 and reached $3.2 trillion, or $9,990 per person, based on new … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and Senators Introduce Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices for Seniors
Lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow for Medicare to negotiate best possible price of prescription drugs; Current law only allows for bargaining by pharmaceutical companies and bans … [Read more...]
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medicare’s “Extra Help” program helps people with limited income pay for their prescription medications Making ends meet should not mean going without your medications. If you have limited income … [Read more...]
What Will You Find During Medicare Open Enrollment? October 15 – December 7
Your health needs change from year to year. And, your health plan may change the benefits and costs each year too. That’s why it’s important to review your Medicare choices each fall. Compare … [Read more...]
Improved Quality of Medicare Plans and Steady Premiums are Great News as Open Enrollment Begins
By Marilyn Tavenner, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Fall is a wonderful time of year. Changing leaves. Cooler weather. It’s also the season for people with Medicare … [Read more...]
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin supports long-term solution on Medicare payments for doctors, votes against “Patch”
“This bill is a missed opportunity to reduce Medicare costs and enact significant health care reforms to eliminate today the flawed Medicare payment formula.” Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy … [Read more...]
Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period -- which began on Monday, October 15 – has been expanded to last seven weeks and will end on December 7. This will give seniors and people with disabilities more … [Read more...]