Q: Recently my husband became seriously ill and required surgery. Afterward we received several unexpectedly high bills. We learned that one of the surgeons, and the anesthesiologist, were not in our plan network. Can yo ...
Category: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Medicare Part B
When Should You Enroll In Medicare?
Failure to enroll in Medicare on time can cost you thousands in extra Medicare premium penalties during the course of your retirement. Medicare’s exhausting perplexity raises the chance of costly deadline errors for seni ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: Medicare Denying Coverage
Q: Recently I visited a specialist to determine the cause of a chronic cough. As I was checking out, I learned that the doctor wanted me to undergo a series of high-tech tests that I followed through with. Medicare denie ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions – February 2012
Why Is My Mother’s Co-Pay So High This Year? Q: My mother moved to live closer to me a few months ago. Recently, she needed to visit a doctor and was charged $116. She can’t remember ever paying so much before. Her o ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: October 2011
Q: My drug plan is offering a new mail order system. I normally fill my prescriptions at the pharmacy. Does this really save any money? What would I do if I need a prescription quickly? A: Many seniors can save subs ...
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