Most Americans enroll in Medicare part A when they turn 65. Since it comes at no cost to you (provided you’ve paid Medicare taxes), there’s little reason not to. However, not everyone chooses to ...

Before I enroll in Medicare, I want to be sure I am asking the right questions, not just filling out forms. These six checks ...

Understanding the process of filing Medicare claims is essential for beneficiaries to ensure timely reimbursement for covered services and supplies. This article provides an overview of the Medicare ...

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has approved changes to the Medicare Provider-Supplier Enrollment Applications and the CMS-8550 application form for ordering and referring items or services ...

I have Original Medicare with a Supplement. In March, I was ambulanced to the emergency room for heart issues. I had a big surprise when a hospital employee asked me to sign a Medicare form while I ...

Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may offer beneficiaries reimbursement for certain fitness program fees, gym fees, or fitness equipment. It is important to note that each plan may offer a ...

WASHINGTON — Health care costs are getting so high that prices are literally running off of the page. Medicare on a couple of occasions recently has had to deal with billing forms that don’t provide ...

Health plans and drug-benefit companies are lining up to do business with the new Medicare drug program, saying it will bring unprecedented growth in the next few years. The mushrooming Medicare drug ...

On October 31, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the physician fee schedule (PFS) final rule for calendar year (CY) ...