ACA coverage won’t disappear during the government shutdown, but benefit changes and reduced staffing could still disrupt care for millions.
The Medigap open enrollment period is the six-month sign-up window that starts the month you turn 65 and on the day your Part ...
This decades-old rule could leave you with unexpected bills if you need specialized care after a hospital stay.
Effective website management is crucial for businesses, organizations, and individuals in today’s digital age. A Content Management System (CMS) is a software application that enables creating, ...
On Jan. 1, CMS will begin implementation of a new alternative payment system for select hospitals. The Transforming Episode Accountability Model will hold participating hospitals responsible for the ...
The Medicare Shared Savings Program lets healthcare providers form or join Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) to coordinate higher-quality care to Medicare beneficiaries while helping reduce costs.
In simple terms, Medicare is affordable government health insurance that you get when you turn 65. If you're under 65, you can get Medicare if you have Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS), kidney failure ...
About 68.5 million Americans are currently enrolled in some type of Medicare plan, with about 90% of enrollees being over age 65, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. When you ...
The Total Payment Obligation to the Claimant (TPOC) represents the total dollar amount owed to a person or on their behalf from a worker’s compensation or liability settlement. Medicare typically ...
IRMAA stands for Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount. It's an additional surcharge that some Medicare beneficiaries pay in addition to their standard monthly premiums for Medicare Part B and ...
In 2008, Congress enacted MIPPA to improve Medicare’s accessibility and affordability for low-income and rural beneficiaries through federal grants and various reforms. In 2008, Congress passed the ...