Most Americans enroll in Medicare part A when they turn 65. Since it comes at no cost to you (provided you’ve paid Medicare taxes), there’s little reason not to. However, not everyone chooses to ...

It’s easy to fill out and could help avoid a major shock.

Turning 65 should feel liberating, a milestone marking decades of hard work finally rewarded with Medicare coverage. Yet for ...

If you have Original Medicare and disagree with a coverage or payment decision, or the amount of a claim that’s been paid, you can complete and return a Medicare appeal form. When a doctor, healthcare ...

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has approved changes to the Medicare Provider-Supplier Enrollment Applications and the CMS-8550 application form for ordering and referring items or services ...

Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may offer beneficiaries reimbursement for certain fitness program fees, gym fees, or fitness equipment. It is important to note that each plan may offer a ...

My mother's health is declining. It is becoming increasing difficult for her to manage her daily affairs. She requested that I help her with her legal and financial affairs. I have two shoe boxes full ...

A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful thing. A financial power of attorney document allows an appointed person to make financial, legal and property decisions on another individual’s behalf. A ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? Dear Frustrated, If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ ll be ...

I have Original Medicare with a Supplement. In March, I was ambulanced to the emergency room for heart issues. I had a big surprise when a hospital employee asked me to sign a Medicare form while I ...

Some Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may offer beneficiaries reimbursement for certain fitness program fees, gym fees, or fitness equipment. Each plan may offer a different reimbursement limit.