Medicare Nation
Summary: How much would you pay out-of-pocket for a five day hospital stay on Medicare? The majority of people have no idea! The problem with Medicare is there is too much information. An overwhelming amount of information and not enough resources. Medicare Nation solves that problem by educating you about all the things you want to know about Medicare, but are afraid to ask. This podcast will educate you about the components of Medicare, the different categories of Medicare Plans and Medicare benefits. On other episodes I’ll interview expert guests in the health and wellness field, about diseases, Medicare issues and current changes to the Medicare program. Medicare Nation is dedicated to answering all your questions about Medicare. Expert information and insights regarding Medicare and you! Further information can be found on www.callsamm.com Give us feedback on Facebook! www.facebook.com/MedicareNation
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- Artist: Diane Daniels
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Many Medicare Nation listeners have been emailing me to find out if Medicare covers "Emergencies" while traveling across the U.S. or abroad. When you are traveling anywhere in the U.S. you ARE covered in an Emergency. When traveling outside the U.S, things are VERY different. This episode will help you understand Medicare coverge for Emergencies while traveling abroad.
Learn about the New CMS regulation for Medicare Advantage Plans effective January 1, 2019. It's called the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. Do you qualify?
What's new for Medicare Prescription Drug Plans in 2019? Do you have the coverage that will suit your unique needs for 2019? Listen to this episode and find out.
When Social Security authorizes a COLA raise, that is the signal that Medicare Part B Premiums may also rise. For 2019, that's exactly what happened. Let's take a look at the 2019 Medicare Premiums & Deductibles. Medicare Part A In 2019, the Medicare Part A Deductible for being an inpatient in the hospital is going up to $1,364.00 in 2019. LIsten to hear more about Part B Premiums and Deductibles.
The FDA has issued a "Voluntary Recall" on Westminster Pharmaceuticals of all lots of their Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (Thyroid Tablets).
The topic of Medical Marijuana is BOOMING! I had to bring back Dr. Rachna Patel to update us on what's going on in the Medical Marijuana Community. Currently, there are 9 States, plus the District of Columbia (DC), that have "Legalized" the "Recreational" use of Marijuana. Listen to which States have legalized Recreational Usage of Marijuana.
Foot Drop is a weakness or paralysis of the muscles involved in lifting the front part of the foot. 99% of People Don't Know About Medical Devices to Help Them Walk
NEW MEDICARE CARDS are being mailed now. Your New Medicare Cards…….which are now called “Medicare Beneficiary Identifier” or MBI……have started mailing! When are you scheduled to receive your new Medicare Card?
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has extended the Special Election Period (SEP) for Medicare Beneficiaries affected by the California Wildfires to March 31, 2018.
Currently, it is the Medicare Advantage Plan "Disenrollment Period." The current Disenrollment Period runs from January 1st through February 14th each year. During this time, you can "drop" your Medicare Advantage Plan and go back onto Original Medicare.
CMS finally announces the 2018 Medicare Part A & Part B Premium and Deductibles. Part B Premiums SPIKE for majority of Medicare beneficiaries.
You may qualify for a Medicare Special Enrollment Period due to a weather related disaster. The special election period runs till December 31, 2017.
You may qualify for government programs to assist in paying for Medicare deductibles, copays as well as help with Prescription Drug costs.
What kind of costs will you incur for your prescription drugs in 2018? CMS has published the Part D costs for 2018 and they aren't too bad. Do you have an annual deductible for prescription drugs on your Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan? How about on your stand-alone prescription drug plan? Have any of your prescription drugs been removed from your current drug plan's formulary? Listen as I cover the cost and deductible changes in 2018.
Fallon Health Plans, out of Worcester, MA was issued a Civil Money Penalty by CMS on June 29, 2017, for failing to comply with Medicare regulations. Fallon's Medicare members were being "inappropriately" denied and/or delayed access to Part D prescription drugs and Part C medical services. Find out how much Fallon was "smacked" by CMS and what to do if you are a current Fallon Medicare Plan member.
