by ADRC | Sep 25, 2024 | Blog, Medicare, Monthly Theme
For Reprint by the GWAAR Medicare Outreach Team Do you have a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) plan or a Medicare Advantage with Drug coverage? Every year, Medicare Advantage and Part D plans can change the list of prescription medications they will cover as well...
by ADRC | Aug 27, 2024 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare
The difference between an inpatient and outpatient is very important because it determines how and if Medicare will cover your care. You must be formally admitted by a doctor to be considered an inpatient. If you have not been formally admitted to the hospital, you...
by ADRC | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog, Health Insurance, Medicare
For reprint by the GWAAR Legal Services Team Last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a new Marketplace Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals losing Medicaid coverage due to the unwinding of continuous Medicaid enrollment...
by ADRC | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog, Medicare
For reprint by GWAAR Legal Services Team The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is asking consumers and beneficiaries to help identify misleading Advantage plan sales practices that violate new federal marketing rules. That includes television ads...
by ADRC | Feb 14, 2024 | Blog, Medicare
From Medicare.gov Show your heart some love! Talk to your doctor to see if you need cardiovascular disease screenings or other diagnostic lab tests. Medicare Part B covers these tests if your doctor or other healthcare provider orders them. More Info As you may know,...
by ADRC | Jan 29, 2024 | Blog, Medicare
You may realize at some point in 2024 that you aren’t happy with your coverage. Many people may have to wait until the next Fall Open Enrollment Period (October 15 through December 7) to change their coverage. You may be eligible for other opportunities to...