Traveling Abroad? Navigating Medicare Coverage During the Festive Season

‘Tis the season, and while celebrating, your Medicare coverage might need some extra cheer if you’re traveling abroad. Medicare’s definition of “outside the U.S.” excludes various territories and states. Knowing what’s covered and what to do during these festive times is key. Original Medicare Limitations For specific situations, Medicare Parts A & B might pitch […]

Rejecting the Ideas Presented in “Deny, Deny, Deny” from NBC News

I stay on top of as much of the news related to Medicare as I possibly can. I came across this article from NBC News, and I thought it needed some pushback. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/rejecting-claims-medicare-advantage-rural-hospitals-rcna121012 While these plans may not be for everyone, I do believe most Medicare beneficiaries serve to benefit from Medicare Advantage. As a […]

Why not just have Medicare alone?

Original Medicare Parts A and B covers most of your basic healthcare needs. Most services leave you with 20% of the cost after paying a deductible (Medicare Part B deductible for 2024 is $240). Medicare also does not have an out-of-pocket limit either, which is means there is no limit to how much you might […]