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Is It Mandatory to Sign Up for Medicare?
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
Reporting Medicare Fraud & Abuse
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
Government Shuts Down Over Debate on Enhanced ACA Subsidies
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
Medicare vs. Medicaid: What’s the Difference?
Medicare and Medicaid look and sound alike, but are actually very different. One is a federal healthcare program for seniors. The other...
Legislation Aims to Reduce Falls Among Medicare Recipients
The Stopping Addiction & Falls for the Elderly (SAFE) Act, a bipartisan bill before Congress, could soon make it easier for Medicare...
Gear up For 2026 Medicare Annual Open Enrollment
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment is drawing near, and in late September, you should receive your Annual Notice of Change , a document you...
Hack Exposes Personal Information of 103,000 Medicare Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is notifying approximately 103,000 Medicare beneficiaries that their personal information...
Working Past 65 ― What to Do About Medicare
In 1985, only 10% of Americans over the age of 65 were still in the workforce. Today, that percentage has doubled to 20%. By 2025, some...
New Rules Take Aim at Medicare Advantage Prior Approvals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has finalized a rule that limits Medicare Advantage plans' ability to reopen and modify an...
Do I have to enroll in Medicare at age 65 if I am already collecting Social Security?
Turning 65 while receiving Social Security benefits means automatic enrollment in Medicare Part A (hospital coverage, often free) and...
How do Social Security and Medicare work together?
How do Social Security and Medicare work together? They are separate programs, but the Social Security Administration handles enrollment...
What is the Inflation Reduction Act?
The Inflation Reduction Act is making Medicare stronger and more affordable. Key changes include: Lower drug costs: Medicare can now...
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