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What Are the Marketing Rules for Medicare Plans?
Dear Marci, I volunteer at a local senior center and I have Medicare myself. With Medicare’s Fall Open Enrollment coming...
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Medigap Changes in 2020
As a result of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA), individuals who are newly eligible for...
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Competitive Bidding Program Temporarily Lapses—Expected to Begin Again in 2021
On January 1, 2019, the durable medical equipment (DME) competitive bidding program temporarily ended. The competitive bidding program was originally...
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How should I communicate with my health care providers?
Dear Marci, I sometimes worry that I’m not communicating well with my health care providers. What are some things I...
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What is an Advance Beneficiary Notice?
Dear Marci, I have Original Medicare. My doctor said that she does not believe that Medicare will cover a certain...
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How does Medicare cover mental health services?
Dear Marci, I am new to Medicare. I have been receiving treatment for depression and anxiety for several years, and...
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It’s Now Easier Than Ever to Find Answers to Your Medicare Questions on Medicare Interactive
Medicare Interactive (MI), an online resource developed by the Medicare Rights Center, is the go-to source of Medicare information for...
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Can I change my Medicare coverage?
Dear Marci, Last November, during Fall Open Enrollment, I switched into a new Medicare Advantage Plan. I have since realized...
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How do I get Medicare to cover a power wheelchair?
Dear Marci, I think I need a power wheelchair to get around my home. How do I get one, and...
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What is Fall Open Enrollment?
Dear Marci, I’ve heard that Fall Open Enrollment is coming up. What is Fall Open Enrollment, and what should I...
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