Medicare

Medicare law says that services are covered if they are reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury -- language that does not turn solely on whether someone will get better.

Medicare-eligible Americans who are signed up for Medicare Part B as part of Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage (Medicare Part C) can take advantage of a wide range of preventive services that include fully and partially covered screenings, vaccinations, and...

Medicare is offering relief from penalties for certain Medicare beneficiaries who enrolled in Medicare Part A and had coverage through the individual marketplace. ...

Medicare benefits start at age 65, but many people continue working past that age, either by choice or need. It is important to understand how Medicare and employer coverage work together.

Medicare imposes significant late penalties if you postpone enrollment. This encourages everyone to sign up when they first become eligible. The penalty increases premiums based on how long you wait to enroll.  ...

All hospitals must now give Medicare recipients notice when they have not been admitted but are merely under "observation" status. The notice requirement is part of a law enacted in 2015 but that just took effect.

The Medicare program has become quite complex over the years.  Running afoul of its sometimes arcane rules can be expensive, and expert guidance is almost essential.  ...

Medicare Advantage plans are a popular alternative to regular Medicare because the plans often offer lower out-of-pocket costs, but buyers need to make sure they know what they are paying for.

A new Medicare rule will promote earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. Medicare will now reimburse primary care doctors who conduct an Alzheimer's evaluation and offer information about care planning to elderly patients with cognitive impairment.