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Medicare Coverage While Traveling Within the U.S.
Although Medicare coverage is generally not available when beneficiaries are overseas, what about coverage for those exploring our own varied and scenic land?...
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Your Health Insurer May Be Auto-Enrolling You in Medicare
Some people are having important Medicare enrollment choices made for them, often without their knowledge. If you are turning 65 soon, your insurance carrier can convert your current plan to Medicare Advantage.
Read moreYour Right to Refills If Medicare Drops Coverage of Your Drugs
Medicare prescription drug plans can change which drugs they cover, leaving you without coverage for a drug you need. Or you may switch plans into a plan that doesn't cover your medication.
Read moreMedicare Now Covers Conversations About End-of-Life Care
Medicare has made discussions with health care providers about end-of-life options a covered benefit. ...
Read moreKnow Your Options Before You Enroll in a Medicare Plan
As you get ready to turn 65, you may be inundated with information about Medicare. All this information is confusing, but it is important to do your research before choosing your plan. ...
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Elderlaw 101
Do Medigap Plans Cover the Medicare Part B Deductible?
Starting in 2020, Medigap plans will no longer be allowed to offer coverage of the Medicare Part B deductible. ...
Read moreDo Medicare and Medicaid Both Cover Long-Term Care?
Although their names are confusingly alike, Medicaid and Medicare are quite different programs.
Read moreGuide for Medicare Beneficiaries on Observation Status
Medicare beneficiaries who are admitted to a hospital and then discharged to a nursing home have been getting charged for care they thought Medicare would cover. A new self-help packet from the Center for Medicare Advocacy explains how beneficiaries can...
Read moreHow to Appeal When Medicare Refuses Coverage
When Medicare denies coverage for a health care service, supply, item, or drug or changes the cost of care, you can appeal. If you receive a coverage rejection, get guidance from an elder law attorney right away.
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