Tag: Medicare
Medicare Working to Remove Social Security Numbers on Its Cards
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) said that it is on track to remove Social Security numbers on all Medicare cards by April 2019.
Watch Out for this Medicare Part B Trap
If your income is high enough, your Medicare Part B premiums could potentially triple. The author explains what to watch for.
Your Financial Future: Are You an In or Outpatient?
If you have been admitted to a hospital and you have Medicare, you need to know if you’ve been admitted as an inpatient or as an outpatient. There could be a big difference when you find out how much you have to pay in expenses.
Why Would I Have to Pay More Than $134 in Medicare Part B Premiums?
I was told by a colleague of mine that she has to pay more than the $134 Medicare Part B premium. Why is this the case?
Combatting Rise in Medicare Part B Premiums for Federal Retirees
Some federal retirees may be impacted by a significant increase in Medicare Part B premiums. A bill has been introduced to minimize the impact.
Postal Service Health Benefits and Prescription Drugs for the Elderly in the FEHBP: Compounding the Problem
2017 Medicare Part B Premiums Announced
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the premiums for Medicare for 2017.
Simultaneous Membership in Medicare and FEHB
The author says that money is being wasted by the government to encourage retired federal employees to have both Medicare and FEHB coverage, something that he says isn’t necessary.
0.3% COLA Increase for Federal Retirees and Social Security Recipients in 2017
There will be a COLA increase of 0.3% for federal retirees and Social Security recipients in 2017.
How Retiring Abroad Affects Social Security and Medicare
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