If you have Medicare, read about what’s new for 2013. There are a few new benefits that you may not be aware of. 1. Get Healthier! If you need assistance to quit smoking or loose weight, your Original Medicare can help! Medicare beneficiaries are now entitled to a number of beneficial free preventive services that [...]
April 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Millions Paid to Ineligible Doctors by Medicare
According to the My San Antonio website, documents show primary care physicians in Hidalgo County, Texas were overpaid $64 million from 2003 until last year. “Doctors at 31 other Texas locations, including parts of San Antonio and North Central Bexar County, also received a still-undetermined amount in bonuses for providing medical and mental health care.” [...]
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Seniors In Medicare Stop Heart Drugs in the Gap!
The Medicare Part D Plan was put in place to provide “basic coverage,” but more and more senior use their policy as a safety net for all prescription medications. For many seniors this spells real trouble when they hit the coverage gap (aka, “donut hole”). According to a new story on NPR’s Health Blog, SHOTS, [...]
April 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
President Obama’s $8 Billion Medicare Trick… Are You Fooled?
No matter what side of politics you lean towards, having your Medicare benefits played with has got to be a top concern. Recent rhetoric of the right wanting to change Medicare benefits over time to a free market system have many concerned, and rightfully so. It’s a complicated issue that needs a lot of discussion. [...]
