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If you have questions about Medicare benefits, it’s good to know that resources are available to get answers. Although you can work with an independent Medicare insurance broker to find answers to common questions related to Medicare benefits, you can also reach out to Medicare directly for help. Below, you’ll learn how to contact Medicare…

Electroencephalograms (EEGs) are tests that calculate the brain’s electrical activity. These tests are non-invasive and performed by medical professionals who attach electrodes to the patient’s scalp. These sensitive metal discs pick up electrical impulses in the brain and send them through wires connected to a computer that documents the results.  Physicians use the information collected…

In the United States today, there are more than 65 million people enrolled in Medicare because they meet the age requirement or have qualifying disabilities.  When you reach the age of 65, you can enroll in any of the following four parts of Medicare:  Part A (hospital insurance) covers inpatient stays in hospitals, skilled nursing…

Medicare and Medicaid are both vital healthcare programs for seniors and retirees in the United States as well as individuals and families with low incomes. Typically, Medicare is only available to American citizens 65 or older, but some people can qualify for Medicare under the age of 65 with a qualifying disability. Medicaid is a…

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare insurance is relied upon by over 65 million people in the United States. The program provides benefits for all kinds of medically necessary services, including doctor visits, surgery, inpatient care and even prescription drugs. Unfortunately, despite the wide range of covered items available under…

In the United States, statistics show that around 70 percent of seniors will need some sort of long-term care during their lives. There are over 65,000 long-term care facilities in this country ready to provide that care.  A person who relies on long-term care typically needs help with personal (custodial) care like bathing, dressing, and…

In the United States, Medicare has been the national health insurance program for millions of beneficiaries over the age of 65 or those under 65 with qualifying disabilities since 1965. In the beginning, Medicare had two parts. Part A covers health care services in hospitals, and Part B covers outpatient health care services like doctor’s…

Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) is available to all U.S. citizens at age 65. Medicare beneficiaries who have the required credits, earned through employment and tax payments, are eligible for premium-free Part A. While you serve in the military, your Social Security (SS) and Medicare taxes are automatic payroll deductions. Veterans can get…

Medical professionals and health care providers commonly use laboratory tests to diagnose diseases or medical conditions, identify health changes, plan and evaluate treatment options, and monitor disease progression. Without these valuable diagnostic tools, your health could be at serious risk, so it’s fortunate that Medicare covers many of them.   How Medicare Part A covers lab…

Whether you’re new to Medicare, or you’ve been enrolled for years, you might not be aware of all the benefits available to you through your Medicare coverage.  Here’s a look at five important benefits that you should know about: 1. Telemedicine services  If you live in a rural area or you can’t leave home easily,…

If you need to monitor your ketone levels, test strips can be a convenient and easy way to check. If your doctor suggests using ketone test strips due to a medical condition, or if you’re dieting and checking if you’re in ketosis, you may be wondering if your Medicare insurance will help cover the costs. …

Medical imaging has played a vital role in healthcare since the late 1800s, and the addition of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the 1970s opened new possibilities for detecting, diagnosing and treating injuries and disease. Today, the MRI remains one of the most powerful imaging tools used by doctors and specialists in the fight against…