A recent government report found more Medicare patients going against medical advice.What are the implications for insurance?

A stay in the hospital does not always mean you are an inpatient and that you qualify for skilled nursing facility care ...

Major insurers, including Aetna CVS Health, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue Cross Blue Shield, are reducing their 2026 Medicare ...

Kisqali (ribociclib) is a prescription medication for the treatment of certain types of breast cancer. It’s a type of targeted therapy that comes in the form of oral tablets. Currently, there’s no ...

You must complete the Medicare Redetermination Request form if you’re appealing a claim denial by Medicare for the first time. This leads to the first phase of the Medicare appeals process. If you’re ...

If you have Original Medicare and disagree with a coverage or payment decision, or the amount of a claim that’s been paid, you can complete and return a Medicare appeal form. When a doctor, healthcare ...

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Depending on its form, Medicare Part D or Original Medicare may cover azithromycin. People enrolled in Part C will get the same coverage. Azithromycin (Zithromax) is an antibiotic that doctors often ...

Many Medicare Part D or Part C plans with drug coverage cover omeprazole when a doctor prescribes it. Some Part C plans may even allow a person to buy it over the counter. Omeprazole can be purchased ...

Dear Toni: I have original Medicare with a supplement. In March, I was taken by ambulance to the emergency room for heart issues. I had a big surprise when a hospital employee asked me to sign a ...

If you want to enroll in Medicare Part B, you can do so when you first become eligible for Medicare via the Social Security Administration (SSA) website. This is the quickest sign-up option.

Medicare has undergone several major changes since it launched in 1965. And now, with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, it’s poised to change again, with several key provisions ...