The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (a mouthful popularly known as CMS) is the federal agency that oversees Medicare, Medicaid, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Health Insurance …
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Is It Wise to Have a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Most seniors are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A when they turn 65 if they apply for or are already receiving Social Security benefits. Medicare Part A provides coverage for …
Continue ReadingIt’s Time to Update Historic Laws that Benefit Older Americans
The last White House Conference on Aging was held in 2015. It commemorated the 80th anniversary of Social Security and the 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans …
Continue ReadingIs a Medicare Advantage Plan a Go-To for Seniors?
To avoid late enrollment penalties, seniors who are eligible for Medicare usually sign up at their earliest opportunity. Seniors rarely have a reason not to enroll. Retirees earned Medicare’s hospitalization …
Continue ReadingChanges to Medicare Drug Prices Will Soon Benefit Seniors
High drug prices can be a problem for every American whose health condition requires medication. However, older people are disproportionately affected by high drug prices. While about half of all …
Continue ReadingMaking Sense of Your Post-Retirement Health Insurance Options
Retirement from a career of many years can open a open door to a new world. It may be self-employment, acquiring a franchise, or capitalizing on years of accumulated knowledge …
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