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…
Beneficiaries are seeing information about “a new appeal right” on the Medicare Summary Notices they receive in the mail. This right resulted from the Center for Medicare Advocacy’s class action on behalf of beneficiaries who have been harmed by “observation…
It can be easy to underestimate the amount of money we will need for health care and long-term care after we retire. Not knowing exactly what care we will need and with the costs of all types of care rising,…
Moving an older loved one into long-term care facility can be stressful for both the family and the new resident. Not only is the new resident moving into an unfamiliar setting but they are also likely losing some of their…
Medicare is constantly evolving to adapt to the needs of older Americans, and several significant changes have been incorporated into the program in 2025. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary — or soon will be — it’s important to understand how…
Medicare is a program with many benefits but also with a great deal of complexity. Knowing about the options available to Medicare beneficiaries will help you understand and navigate the system. Let’s look at Medicare’s annual wellness visits. What Are…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicare beneficiaries who wanted to use virtual health care were few and far between — quite literally. Medicare policy stipulated that to be reimbursed for virtual care, also known as telehealth, a beneficiary had to live…
How to protect yourself if Medicare says your personal information has been exposed. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is notifying almost a million beneficiaries whose personal information may have been compromised in a contractor’s data breach last…