You can opt out of Medicare, but you may lose your Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits. Additionally, if you initially decline Medicare coverage, you may be subject to a penalty if you decide to enroll later. Medicare is a public health insurance program designed for individuals age 65 and over and people with disabilities. The program covers hospitalization and other medical costs at free or reduced rates. The hospitalization portion, Medicare Part A, usual

Article from MEDICARE.GOV Medicare fraud and abuse can happen anywhere. It’s important that you protect your Medicare card, number, and other personal information, and check your Medicare claims regularly. What are some examples of Medicare fraud? To help spot and prevent Medicare fraud and abuse: Compare the dates and services on your calendar with the Medicare statements you get to make sure you got each service listed and that all the details are correct. Protect your pers

The federal government shut down at 12:01 AM Wednesday, October 1st, after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to pass a short-term funding bill, which would have financed government operations for fiscal year 2026. It is the first government shutdown since January 2019. According to the  Washington Post,  the disagreement is over enhanced ACA subsidies, which were originally implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. The enhanced subsidies led to record-high enrollment in ACA p

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