Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) identified a scam involving beneficiary genetic tests. About the scam: Some labs, at events like local health fairs, are offering a cheek swab for genetic testing as part of a “free” health screening in order to obtain beneficiary Medicare information for identity theft or fraudulent billing. Some third parties are offering to pay agents if they help to facilitate Medicare beneficiaries completing the genetic te

Here is the breakdown of the four parts to Medicare. These are known as Parts. Part A $0.00 monthly premium if you have worked 10 years in your lifetime. Part A is going to cover Inpatient Hospitalization and Skilled Nursing facilities. If you go into the hospital, there is a deductible of $1364.00. The first 60 days of hospitalization, Medicare will cover 100% of the cost, except for the telephone and television. If you are in the hospital longer than 60 days, your costs are

Good morning all, I hope life is good in your world. Today is my anniversary so my day is going to be great for sure. It was 21 years ago that my bride made me the happiest man in the world and decided to marry me. Wow 21 years ago, where does the time go? There are 10 women in the world I could be married to and 9 are in a coma. She deserves a medal or some sort of award for putting up with me all these years. You are the mother to my children, my best friend, my confidant,

For the holiday season, my family’s gift from my niece was an elaborate & creative show revealing the fact that she was expecting - balloons and all! Since then, I’ve checked all of my medical records to ensure I’m up-to-date with my vaccines, as this aunt plans on having some serious snuggle time with that little angel! Upon my review, I realized that I haven’t taken the measures to prevent Whooping Cough-recently in my area, somewhat of a problem. While I’m scheduled for

In a move towards price transparency, a new Federal Rule took effect on the 1st of this year requiring hospitals to post their public price lists online. These prices must be in a format that can be downloaded to computers and must be updated every year. The changes also apply to rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric hospitals and critical access hospitals. There's some concern that the price lists could cause confusion for some patients, as the hospital's website may not m

Good morning all, I hope all is good in your world. I know it has been a long time since I have posted anything, been busy with Annual Enrollment Period and now with Open Enrollment, trying to help as many people as I can. There is a lot of chatter with changes to Medicare and Medicare For All. Right now, there have been no new changes to Medicare. If someone calls you and tells you there have been some changes, be weary. There have been no changes to Traditional Medicare. T