Health insurance companies don’t always pay for items the first time coverage is requested, and they don’t cover everything they’re asked to. You, the consumer, may need to file an appeal to get the ...

Robocalls are annoying. They can also be a scam. Here's what to know if someone calls you about your Medicare plan.

Dear Toni: I went to see my primary care doctor, and his office manager informed me that they are no longer accepting Medicare. I recently enrolled in Medicare and will have to pay the complete bill ...

If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be happy to know that many ...

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Does Medicare offer financial assistance for struggling seniors? My mom lives primarily on her Social Security survivor benefit and is having a hard time paying her Medicare costs. ...

Medicare Extra Help is a federal assistance program that helps people with limited incomes pay for the costs of Medicare prescription drugs. Medicare Extra Help is not a Medicare policy. Instead, the ...

FILE - This Nov. 8, 2018 file photo shows a page from the 2019 U.S. Medicare Handbook in Washington. Medicare open enrollment starts soon, but 7 in 10 Medicare beneficiaries say they don’t compare ...

The Medicare Extra Help program can save eligible retirees over $6,000 a year on prescription drug costs. See income limits, ...

People enrolled in certain Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans can receive a food allowance to buy groceries and sometimes prepared meals. This is one of the extra benefits of a Part C plan, in addition ...

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Generally, a person will not need to file a claim to Medicare for any equipment or services, because the doctor will do that for them. However, a person may decide to file a claim for various reasons, ...