Medicare vision plans under Parts A and B can be limited. Here’s what Medicare Advantage may and may not cover, plus how to enroll. Knowing what Medicare vision care benefits you have and don’t have is important for your health. Vision care is not only about getting a good pair of eyeglasses. It is about preventing or managing eye conditions that could lead to vision loss.
Medicare offers coverage for therapy with plan-specific guidelines. Learn what is and isn’t covered, plus how to find mental health providers. Medicare enrollees face an increased risk of having mental health concerns. Fortunately, Medicare covers counseling, which can help make support more accessible for you.Mental health programs and services are designed to help diagnose and treat
Medicare abuse is a kind of Medicare fraud like recipient identity theft or filing false claims. Learn how to spot, prevent and report Medicare abuse. Medicare abuse occurs when unnecessary costs are billed to the Medicare program. It is an illegal practice that results in billions of dollars of losses to the U.S. healthcare system every year.When Medicare abuse happens, tax-payer dollars are not
Medicare coverage for stem cell injections is varied. It depends on your plan and whether the FDA has approved stem cell therapy for your condition. Stem cell therapy has the potential to treat a number of conditions. It is a procedure that injects stem cells into the blood, spinal canal, or tissue so that they can replace or repair cells that are causing disease.Stem cells have the potential to
Medicare does not cover most dental procedures. Learn more about what is covered and how to get the care you need affordably on Medicare. Medicare covers a wide range of services, but some of those services are limited. Dental care is one of them even though taking good care of your teeth and gums is important not just for your mouth, but for your overall health.Medicare is a federal
More than five in six Medicare enrollees have one or more chronic medical conditions. This is how Medicare’s Chronic Care Management Program can help. The majority of Americans have at least one chronic medical condition. Those conditions not only increase how much you spend on health care, they can also have an impact on your quality of life. This is why Medicare created the Chronic Care
No one wants to go to the hospital, never mind more than once. The Hospital Readmission Reduction Program tries to keep you out of the hospital. Most people want to avoid going to the hospital, never mind going more than once. Unfortunately, as many as one in six people on Medicare gets readmitted to the hospital within 30 days.This article will discuss hospital readmissions and what steps
How to Make the Most of the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs October 15 to December 7. Avoid these common mistakes, and find the right plan for your needs. The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7 every year. There is a tendency to “set it and forget it.” Don’t fall victim to that mindset. Even if you had a great plan this year, it does not mean it’s going to
Mammograms can sometimes miss cancer in women with dense breasts. That's when a breast ultrasound can help. Medicare covers it, but it won't be free. Mammograms are considered the gold standard for breast cancer screening, but they are not 100% accurate. In some cases, other imaging studies are needed to determine if a biopsy (removing a sample tissue for further examination) is necessary to