Category: Medicare
What if you didn’t get your new Medicare card?
Your new Medicare card should have arrived in the mail by now. If you didn’t get it, here’s what to do:
Some Medicare Advantage benefits hard to find
Medicare Advantage plans are offering new perks, including home-delivered meals, wheelchair ramps, and bathroom grab bars, but they will not be widely available.
Need someone else to call Medicare for you?
Would you like for a family member or caregiver to call Medicare on your behalf?
House Dems In New Seats Of Power Will Steer Health Policy, Attack Drug Prices
Here’s a look at some of the major House committees that influence health policy — and the Democrats who may lead them.
5 things to do during Medicare Open Enrollment
Review your plan notice; consider what benefits you’re likely to use; determine which options are important to you; compare out-of-pocket cost — and shop
Quick: What’s The Difference Between Medicare-For-All and Single-Payer?
Across the country, catchphrases such as “Medicare-for-all,” “single-payer,” “public option” and “universal health care” are sweeping state and federal political races as Democrats tap into voter anger about GOP efforts to kill the Affordable Care Act
How to find affordable health insurance in King County
There are a lots of ways to get help finding a good plan for you and your family, online, by phone and in person.
Medicare.gov can help you pick a plan
Now you can visit Medicare.gov to get personalized help with your coverage choices.
More Democrats calling for ‘Medicare-for-All’
“Medicare-for-all” and single-payer health care are suddenly popular. Republicans are calling it threat to older people and to American freedom.
Beware of Medicare enrollment scams
Open enrollment for Medicare starts soon. That means we’re starting to see scammers try to trick consumers into buying illegal products.
Medicare 2019 open enrollment starts Oct. 15 – Get help in your local community
The Washington state Insurance Commissioner’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) program is ready to provide Medicare counseling help in your local community.
Medicare open enrollment begins October 15
Did you know you have choices in how you get Medicare hospital, medical, and prescription drug coverage? Open Enrollment is your chance to compare your options.
Medicare Advantage Plans Shift Their Financial Risk To Doctors
Insurers are shifting the financial risk of costly patients to physician-management companies. giving them more money upfront and control over patient care.
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15
What does that mean for you? It’s your chance to review your coverage and see if you need to make any changes for next year.
Beware of Medicare card scammers
If someone calls and says you need to give them your personal information or money to get the new Medicare card, hang up! It’s a scam.