There is some great news for Medicare beneficiaries. The Medicare website that allows you to compare Part D Drug plans, as well as supplemental coverage, is up and running for a “sneak peek: www.medicare.gov”. Historically it did not go live… Continue Reading
Medicare beneficiaries and their agents likely took a deep breath on Dec. 7th when the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ended. October 15 to December 7 is the time when all Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in, change or drop Medicare Part… Continue Reading
A recent article in the Record Searchlight by Dr. Ronald Reece attempted to explain Medicare Advantage. In general, the cautions about choosing the plan were helpful, but the actual description of Medicare Advantage was inaccurate. Medicare Advantage is technically Medicare… Continue Reading
It’s that time again: Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). From Oct. 15 through Dec 7th all Medicare-eligible individuals may change plans. A quick place to preview those options can be found at https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare. Here you can get an idea of the… Continue Reading
As I made my most recent Medicare presentation, I smiled to the familiar comment: “Why do they have to make this so complicated for old people”? This is coming from a PhD scientist, by the way. Like anything else, if… Continue Reading
The Physician-Focused Payment Model Technical Advisory Committee is recommending to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) creation of a palliative (comfort) care model for Medicare recipients who are in advanced states of illness, but not yet ready for… Continue Reading
What: Debt Crisis Protest Rally When: Wednesday, August 10, from noon to 12:45 p.m. Where: Rep. Wally Herger’s Office, 280 Hemsted Dr., Redding, CA 96002 From the rally’s organizers: Republicans held the economy hostage to protect tax cuts for the… Continue Reading
Full disclosure: I qualified for Medicare a year and a half ago. I had a terrible time with that. Everybody knows I am not disabled and I certainly am not old enough for Medicare. Sure, I was born in 1942,… Continue Reading
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