Monthly Archives: September 2016

Congress took steps this week to improve Medicare coverage and enrollment rules by introducing the “The Medicare Affordability and Enrollment Act of 2016.” If passed, the bill would create an out-of-pocket spending cap, reform the Medicare enrollment process by reducing … Continue reading →

Medicare considers observation care an out-patient service — even if you stay overnight at the hospital. Medicare will help pay for expensive hospital care only if you spent at least three consecutive days in the hospital as an admitted patient. … Continue reading →

October 15 to December 7 is when all people with Medicare can change their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. Read the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CMS article: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Reach-Out/Find-tools-to-help-you-help-others/Medicare-Open-Enrollment.html