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Category: Medicare

Aging, Medicare, Seniors

Compare nursing homes with this online tool from Medicare

February 10, 2022

Whether you’re planning ahead or need to make an unexpected decision, there’s a lot to think about when choosing the right nursing home for you or your loved one. Medicare.gov makes it easy to find and compare nursing homes in your area.

Dentistry, Medicare, Seniors

West Virginia Sen. Manchin Takes the Teeth Out of Democrats’ Plan for Seniors’ Dental Care

December 13, 2021

Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia opposes adding dental and other benefits for Medicare beneficiaries. He says it cost the federal government too much.

Healthcare Providers, Medicare

Finding Medicare services near you

July 7, 2021

Check out Medicare.gov to get information about doctors, hospitals, and other health care services in your area.

Medicare

New change to Medicare.gov

March 12, 2021

Medicare.gov has a new URL.

Medicare, Seniors

Medicare Open Enrollment Is Complicated. Here’s How to Get Good Advice.

November 24, 2020

For all its complexity, Medicare fundamentally boils down to two choices: traditional fee-for-service or the managed care approach of Medicare Advantage.

Aging, Medicare, Seniors

Get ready for Medicare open enrollment

September 25, 2020

Starting October 1, you’ll be able to take a sneak peek at plans available in your area.

Medicare, Vaccines

Medicare enrollees: It’s time to get your flu shot

September 23, 2020

The flu can be very serious for people who are 65 years and older. A flu shot is your best protection from getting and spreading the virus.

Health Insurance, Medicare

Apply online for Medicare Part B during a Special Enrollment Period

August 12, 2020

During the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking Medicare Part B enrollment applications online for working-age people who qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.

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Coronavirus, Medicare

Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams

March 18, 2020

Medicare beneficiaries are receiving robocalls about “special virus kits.” The scammer asks for your Medicare number so they can send them a “free” test.

Coronavirus, Health Insurance, Medicare

What Medicare covers related to the coronavirus

March 10, 2020

Medicare covers lab tests for coronavirus. You pay no out-of-pocket costs when your health care provider orders it. Medicare covers all necesary hospitalizations

Aging, Medicare, Seniors

What the 2020s have in store for aging boomers

January 16, 2020

Our nation isn’t prepared for this vast demographic shift and its far-reaching consequences.

Medicare

Medicare enrollment begins Jan. 1 – Need help?

December 23, 2019

The Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner and volunteers at the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program can help.

Medicare

Medicare tool giving seniors wrong insurance information

November 26, 2019

The federal government recently redesigned a digital tool that helps seniors navigate complicated Medicare choices but it’s providing inaccurate cost estimates,

Medicare

Medicare open enrollment ends December 7th

November 26, 2019

Open Enrollment ends December 7 Medicare Open Enrollment ends next week on December 7. Don’t wait — now’s your chance to compare and change plans for 2020! Find a Plan Still trying to decide what plan works best for you? Use Medicare’s…

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Medicare

Need help selecting a Medicare plan?

November 5, 2019

Medicare Open Enrollment is your chance to compare 2020 plans and choose what’s best for you. A mobile-friendly Plan Finder can help you compare plans.

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