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Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, sometimes called PDPs, are insurance plans that cover prescribed take-home medications. Out-of-pocket costs usually apply. Private insurance companies ...

What is the cochlear implant 60-60 rule? The 60-60 rule refers to specific standards a person must meet to qualify for cochlear implants. The first 60 refers to the pure-tone average (PTA). A ...

(Reuters) -Investigators from the U.S. Department of Justice are questioning former employees of UnitedHealth Group as part of a probe into the company's Medicare payment practices, the Wall Street ...

Ask someone what they think about the idea of “Medicare for All” — that is, one national health insurance plan for all Americans — and you’ll likely hear one of two opinions: One, that it sounds great ...

If you earn more than $106,000 ($212,000 if you're married), you pay higher monthly rates for both Medicare Part B and D. For 2025, your costs for Medicare Parts B and D are based on the income on ...

Medicare beneficiaries do not have to rely exclusively on Medicare for their healthcare coverage. People can use other insurance plans to access more services and lower their healthcare spending. If ...

Medicare open enrollment is fast approaching (Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 for traditional Medicare; Jan. 1 through the end of March for Medicare Advantage). That’s the time to review and make any changes to ...

Medicare Part B pays for outpatient medical care, such as doctor visits, some home health services, some laboratory tests, some medications, and some medical equipment. (Hospital and skilled nursing ...

The good news about marriage and Medicare is that your coverage won't change. Neither will your spouse's. Whether you're already married, thinking about getting married, or no longer married, here's ...

Medicare covers one annual prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test for people with prostates if they meet the eligibility guidelines and the test is medically necessary. Medicare typically covers one ...

After many months of closely watched negotiations, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the list of negotiated prices for 10 drugs. This marks the first set of negotiations ...