Medicare Covers Seat Elevation Equipment for eligible Users of Power Wheelchairs
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently made a national coverage decision for Medicare benefits to now include seat elevation equipment for eligible beneficiaries. This is great news. This…
Important Enrollment Rights to Know as Medi-Cal Redeterminations Are Underway
As mentioned in our recent article, due to the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), states are now in the process of reviewing Medicaid eligibility for all enrollees and can disenroll people who…
2023 Changes in Medicare Enrollment Periods & Special Enrollment Periods ~ Let’s Review!
2023 has brought some positive changes to Medicare, including the $0 out-of-pocket costs for Part D covered vaccines, $35 monthly cap on Part D-covered insulin products (see Medicare’s new fact…
Medicare Expands Part B Immunosuppressive Drug Benefit for People with Kidney Transplants
In the past, people on Medicare due to kidney failure, or end stage renal disease (ESRD) were eligible for 36 months of Medicare coverage after a successful kidney transplant. This…
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available Again
Good news! As part of the Biden Administration’s winter preparedness plan, the White House announced a new limited round of free at-home COVID-19 tests for the winter. Households can now…
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Ends Wednesday, Dec 7th
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is almost over! It ends on Wednesday, December 7. Also referred to as the Annual Election Period (AEP), this is an important time to closely evaluate your…
Medicare’s Open Enrollment is in Full Swing ~ Review Your Coverage Options for 2023
Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment, officially known as the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is in full swing! It runs from October 15 – December 7, and is the time you can change…
Upcoming Webinar: Medicare 2023 – What the Future Holds
Friday October 28, 2022 at 10 – 11:30am – Register Today! Join our free webinar to learn about 2023 Medicare updates. Presented by Tatiana Fassieux, our Education and Training Specialist,…
2023 Medicare Advantage & Part D Plan Star Ratings Are Available
Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts this Saturday, October 15 and runs through December 7. This is an important time to review any changes to your coverage in 2023 and look at…
Flu Shots are Covered by Medicare
Not only is it autumn and almost Medicare’s Open Enrollment season, it’s time for your flu shot. And did you know that you can get a flu shot and a…