The Trump administration is making another policy attempt to lower the price of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries. Although this […]
Feb
15
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Feb
15
Foot and Ankle Brace: What Medicare Covers
If you’ve suffered a foot or ankle injury and need a brace (or orthotic), Medicare may cover it. This applies […]
Feb
15
The Medicare Part D Donut Hole in 2019
Good news for those with Medicare Part D. As of this year, the donut hole coverage gap has closed for […]
Feb
14
New Congress to Hold Hearings on Medicare and Social Security Expansion
The 116th Congress, which convened on January 3rd, is historic for many reasons. First, the first and only female Speaker […]
Feb
13
Medicare Deregulation Bills: What Do They Mean?
Republicans introduced several new bills recently. Will these new bills affect Medicare? The bills The new bills revisit some authorization […]
Feb
12
What Does Medicare Cover for a Hysterectomy
Did you know that one in three women have a hysterectomy by the age of 60? But what if you’re […]
Feb
06
Does Medicare Cover Echocardiograms?
An echocardiogram is a test that uses of sound waves to make pictures of the heart, in order to check […]
Feb
05
Drug Usage Restrictions under Medicare Part D
Do you often go to fill a drug prescription, only to be met with rules and restrictions? Are you confused […]
Jan
29
Trump Wants to Revoke Coverage of Protected Class Drugs
In the latest move to lower drug prices, the Trump administration has proposed to revoke coverage of protected class drugs […]
Jan
28
New, Simpler Tax Form on the Horizon for Older Americans
Concerned with taxes and tax deductions? Good news for seniors filing taxes in 2020: there will be a new, simpler […]
Jan
24
Bill to Let Medicare Negotiate Drug Prices Back on the Table
The proposal to let Medicare negotiating drug prices is back on the table. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Mark R. […]
Jan
23
New Bill Would Allow Medicare to Cover Dental
The U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) has introduced the Medicare Dental Benefit Act of 2019, S. 22. This bill would […]
