If you have Medicare Advantage and have recently been hospitalized, a doctor may say you need more care after leaving the hospital, whether at an inpatient rehabilitation facility or rehabilitation center, skilled nursing facility, or long-term care hospital. But what…
In May, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced what it called an “aggressive nationwide crackdown” on fraud in two corners of the health care system that serve millions of older Americans: Medicare hospice care and home health care. CMS imposed two…
Millions of Americans qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid. For these “dual eligibles,” managing two separate health care programs can be confusing. A Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan (D-SNP) is a type of Medicare Advantage plan designed for people who have both…
Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a letter that says your Medicare Advantage plan won’t be available next year. No negotiation, no appeal, just a notice that your insurer is leaving, and you need to figure something out before January…
Choosing the right kind of posthospital care under Medicare’s rules can be confusing. The nonprofit Medicare Rights Center recently offered a webinar explaining some of the basics on Medicare and skilled nursing facility (SNF) care. The webinar addressed common questions about…
At a time when we are frequently confronting the rising cost of living, Medicare enrollees will soon see a rise in their premiums and deductibles. In mid-November 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the Medicare Parts A and B premiums…
Medicare is rolling out several important changes in 2026 that are intended to lower prescription drug costs, strengthen consumer protections, and test new ways of managing care. If you’re enrolled in Medicare, or will be soon, here’s what you need…
Durable medical equipment (DME) plays a crucial role in helping people manage chronic conditions, recover from injuries, and maintain independence at home. But with so many types of equipment and different rules for coverage, understanding how DME works, especially under…
After decades of handling our daily personal care needs without giving them a second thought, it is hard to imagine needing help with these tasks. However, research shows that about one in seven adults aged 65 or older will need help with…
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — Medicare watchdog groups are sounding the alarm for a new senior fraud on the rise, genetic testing. For these scams seniors may be told these tests are “free” or “at no cost to you”. Scammers may…