Every year we look forward to reading the Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Federal Hospital Insurance and Federal Supplementary Insurance Trust Funds to get the new Medicare Premium and Deductible Estimates. Suppose you think we are nerds based on that terminology. In that case, this report
Maintaining Annual Drug Costs Drug plans are not one size fits all and everyone’s specific needs should be addressed accordingly. Everyone is looking to stretch their dollar further when it comes to prescriptions. It comes down to just asking a few questions, being proactive, and you could potentially see a decrease
During the months prior to your 65th birthday, chances are good that your mailbox was filled with literature about Medicare and the different options available to you. For someone just aging into Medicare, it can feel very much like swimming in a pool of Medicare Alphabet Soup as you are
When you turn 65 (or if you are disabled and have been receiving Social Security benefits for 24 months), you may be eligible to sign up for Medicare. There are several ways to sign up for Medicare. Because Medicare is handled by the Social Security Administration, you can apply it
If your doctor has prescribed oxygen therapy for either a respiratory or lung condition, your Medicare Part B will cover the charges. Doctors often prescribe oxygen therapy for patients with conditions like COPD, emphysema, asthma, chronic bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, or heart failure. Medicare will cover the prescribed oxygen
Prescription eyeglasses and contacts are a necessity for many people. While those glasses and contacts help bring life into focus, many find that after years of depending on contacts or glasses, they would love the ability to see clearly without them. LASIK surgery makes that possible for a multitude of
