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The short answer is: Yes, the vast majority (over 90%) of non-pediatric hospitals in the U.S. accept Original Medicare. However, “Accepting Medicare” is not a simple yes-or-no checkbox. There are nuances involving provider networks, specific doctor contracts, and facility types (such as VA hospitals) that can leave patients with unexpected…
Have questions about Social Security and Medicare? Though they differ in benefits and eligibility, these two programs work together to provide you with financial security and healthcare coverage in your retirement years.
Here’s what you need to know about both programs, including eligibility, benefits and costs, and how you coordinate them.
Medicare Part A and Part B provide the exact same benefits for all Medicare beneficiaries throughout the country no matter their age or location. Why is it, then, that premiums for that coverage can vary greatly? High-Income Levels Mean Higher Premiums Higher premium rates apply to individuals who have incomes…
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) have officially released changes to Medicare premiums and deductibles for 2026. The confirmed numbers are below. Medicare Part B Premiums and IRMAA for 2026 Medicare Part B is essential for medical coverage, and its standard monthly premium in 2026 is $202.90, around 18 dollars…
Original Medicare shares the cost of medical care with enrollees through deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance payments. With this cost-sharing structure, many people may worry about whether their coverage might run out — specifically, if their benefits are subject to a lifetime limit. In reality, the concept of a lifetime limit…
Most Original Medicare beneficiaries are responsible for some out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles, premiums, copays, and coinsurance. But the cost that often worries or frustrates enrollees the most is the Part B excess charge. Excess charges can run up to 15% of Medicare-approved amounts and catch beneficiaries off guard if…
Serious illnesses affect more than just your health, and oftentimes, day-to-day tasks feel overwhelming. Making breakfast depletes your energy. Pain disrupts your sleep. Multiple doctor appointments fill your calendar. While your medical treatments target the illness itself, you need support managing these daily challenges. Medicare benefits for serious illness recognize…
If you are one of the millions of beneficiaries with a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan, we understand you may be concerned about how a government shutdown could impact your coverage. The good news is that your essential healthcare coverage and monthly benefits are highly secure. For the vast majority of…
Significant changes to Medicare Part D are on the horizon, building on the foundation set by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined several key adjustments that will impact prescription drug costs for millions of beneficiaries. Understanding these 2026 Medicare Part D changes…
Many Medicare beneficiaries work with a broker to navigate Medicare more easily. While most brokers are honest and make selecting a plan easier, some, however, commit Medicare fraud by scamming unwitting enrollees. Medicare scams often ramp up during the Open Enrollment Period, from October 15 to December 7, as this…
