Cuts to the Medicare budget may be the most threatening surgery of all for patients in need of medical imaging services. Congress made deep cuts earlier this year in reimbursement for many medical imaging services that Medicare patients receive in physician offices and independent imaging centers. Experts fear these cuts will mean less access and higher costs for many patients,…
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Paying For Your Electric Mobility Scooter
It can seem a daunting task, the thought of shopping for the right electric mobility scooter and then actually paying for it. After all, we’re talking about an electrical vehicle designed to carry somewhere around 300 pounds, able to go up to 10 miles per hour. But, the fact of the matter is, if you’re eliglble and qualified, Medicare may…
Medicare Drug Benefit Gaining Millions Of Enrollees
According to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Medicare’s new prescription drug benefit now covers 25 million Americans, with an average of 250,000 new enrollees being added each week. In a promising sign of the program’s growth, HHS’ progress report showed that the number of beneficiaries rose more than 2.6 million in a month.…
Medicare Part D A Prescription For Savings
A common source of worry for many people on Medicare is their ability to afford the prescription drugs they need to remain healthy. The good news, however, is that if you’re in Medicare and having trouble paying for needed medications-or if you’re worried about your ability to protect yourself against future drug costs-the new Medicare prescription drug program, Part D,…
Understanding Medicare Prescription Coverage
The prognosis for Medicare Part D seems to be good. Nearly half of physicians recently surveyed said they think the program will result in improved quality of care. Yet many of those same professionals said the program can be hard to understand and particularly confusing for patients. In fact, according to the survey, doctors and pharmacists report that 95 percent…
Using A Health Savings Account To Buffer The Coming Medicare Insolvency
The Medicare Trust Fund will soon be out of money, and there will be no practical way for the government to continue to provide the level of benefits that current Medicare recipients receive. The result will be serious rations, waiting periods, and a reduction in benefits. If you wish to maintain your medical freedom, and have access to a high…
Medicare Offers Insurance Coverage For Prescription Medicines
Most of us know the value of good insurance, whether it’s life, home, auto or health. Medicare is now offering insurance coverage for prescription medicines to help seniors and disabled persons with the cost of their medicines. Those who join a drug plan will pay a monthly premium (just as they do now for their Medicare doctor visits), pay a…
Tips For Seniors
Since January, millions of seniors have enrolled in the new Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit plan. However, the task of choosing a plan may seem daunting and can often be confusing for seniors even after they have enrolled. The decision to participate is important, and careful consideration is vital to ensure a plan is chosen that best meets a…
How You Can Get Affordable Supplemental Health Care Insurance For Seniors
Our older years are supposed to be our golden years, yet many seniors are faced with financial burdens they shouldn’t have to deal with – especially after long lives of education, taking care of families, working, and paying taxes! Where’s the fun in the golden years if they’re spent worrying about how to pay for the left over health care…
A Step By Step Guide To Medicare Part D S Prescription Drug Plan
By May 15 of this year, if you haven’t signed up for the program, you could end up without drug coverage, or have to pay the penalty for applying after the deadline. The penalty is a 1% increase in your premium for each month after May 2006 in which you don’t enroll. The following is a step-by-step guide designed to…