The U.S. healthcare system is confusing, but Medicare can be particularly hard to figure out. This is true for retirees and soon-to-be retirees. From gaps in coverage to having to enroll even if they ...

Welcome to the continuation of Part 4 of the “New to Medicare Series” designed to educate those who will be going on Medicare soon. I want to remind readers that ...

Some providers are worried about the lack of access for Medicare patients and say it’s likely to get worse as Alaska’s ...

If you're anywhere near Medicare sign-up time, even years away, the time to start thinking about all of this is now.

Medicare beneficiaries can choose from several Medicare Advantage plans, but not all are created equal. With approximately 43 Medicare Advantage plans on average, distinguishing between high-quality ...

Medicare requires that a CNS meet the following qualifications: Hold an active license as a registered nurse, authorized to perform the services of a clinical nurse specialist, in the state where ...

When specialist referrals expire, some patients are being charged twice for more costly initial consultations, despite their ...

Medicare Advantage plans may have low premiums ... Here are a few of the costs my friend could pay in 2025: $40 for a specialist visit $20 for an x-ray $295 per day for the first six days of ...

Some require specialist referrals from your PCP. Aetna’s Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans let you use any doctor, in and out of network, provided that they accept Medicare and Aetna ...

Medicare does not cover wart removal for cosmetic reasons, but it may cover costs if removal is medically necessary.