Since 1965, Medicare has offered America’s seniors an affordable option for health insurance during retirement. But while the program was originally designed for those aged 65 and older, typically retirees, Medicare now serves millions of people who work well past the...
If you have Medicare Advantage or a standalone Medicare Part D plan, then you should get a letter in the fall, typically in September, called the Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC). It’s sent by your health or drug plan and outlines any changes that are being made to...
The 2021 annual enrollment period (AEP) for Medicare runs from October 15, 2021 through December 7, 2021. Whether you’re new to the program or want to switch to a different kind of coverage, here are important dates and deadlines to keep in mind: October 15th:...
The 2021 Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare, also known as the Open Enrollment Period, will run from October 15, 2021 through December 7, 2021. Keep these important dates in mind: October 15th: Medicare Open Enrollment starts. This is the first day you can...
| Medicare Enrollment On January 9, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) toughened the health and safety standards a home health agency must meet to be a Medicare or Medicaid approved provider. Approximately 12,600 home health agencies currently...
| Medicare Enrollment New Study Shows Medicare Enrollees Spending Less Time in Hospitals; Better Health On this, the 50th anniversary of Medicare, new research shows that the overall health of American enrollees is dramatically improving and that hospital expenses are...
