The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 provides a framework for Medicare Part B Premium for Higher-Income Retirees. Medicare Part B covers physician services, outpatient services, and some home health and preventive services. It is financed in part … Read More
Medicare 2018
Medicare Changes in 2018 – Premiums and Costs
The post below describes 2018 Medicare changes for Premiums and Costs for Medicare Part A, Part B as well as for Part D. Medicare Part A Premiums and Costs in 2018 Medicare changes in 2018 for Part A include: Part A … Read More
Medicare Extra Help: 2018 Low-Income Subsidy Copayments
The Federal Medicare Extra Help program, also referred as the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) program, is for people with full Medicaid coverage as well as for people who are not on Medicaid but who have limited income. (See Medicare Extra … Read More
What do you need to know about Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Changes 2018?
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) is used either as a stand-alone (Original Medicare with or without Medicare Supplement also known as Medigap), or as a part of Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drugs (MAPD). There are multiple Medicare Prescription Drug … Read More