by Andy Orlikoff | Sep 11, 2023 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement
As you approach age 65, you’ll have some decisions to make about medical coverage. On one hand, you can enroll in Medicare. But you may be tempted to choose another option instead: a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan instead. If you’ve seen the advertisements for MA...
by Andy Orlikoff | Sep 11, 2023 | Prescriptions
Lisa Rapaport Generic drugs for common conditions like asthma, depression, diabetes, and high blood pressure may sometimes be less expensive with pharmacy discount cards than with health insurance, a new study suggests. For the study, researchers examined patients’...
by Andy Orlikoff | Aug 8, 2023 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage
Michelle Smith [/author] Once you reach age 65, you become eligible for Medicare, the federal government’s health insurance program primarily geared toward seniors and retirees. Whether you retire early or plan to work for several more years, have already turned 65,...
by Andy Orlikoff | Feb 15, 2023 | ACA, Health Insurance
Written by Gina Roberts-Grey Picture this: You go to the doctor for the flu, to urgent care for a sprained wrist, or to the hospital for surgery. Once you’re home recovering, you receive notification your health insurance is denying coverage of the related charges....
by Andy Orlikoff | Feb 13, 2023 | Medicare, Medicare Supplement
By: Kerry Hannon Seniors who opted for private Medicare insurance plans should not be shy about pushing back on denials for pre-authorizations, according to a new study. Of the 35 million requests by Medicare Advantage enrollees seeking prior authorization for...
