by Whitney Kline | Nov 16, 2024 | Medicare medical savings account
Medicare cuts physician reimbursement rates by 1.25 percent, effective last March––and is set to cut rates again in 2025 by another 2.8%. It could have been worse: Originally, the plan was to slash doctors’ reimbursement rates for 2024 by 3.37%. Congress relented... 
by Whitney Kline | Sep 9, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug costs have gotten insane. Learn how to get protection from the increasing prices of prescription drugs. Prescription Drug Costs Key Takeaways $2,000 Cap on Part D Costs: Max out-of-pocket limit under Medicare Part D. Enrollment Timing: Enroll during... 
by Whitney Kline | Jun 28, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
What is Medicare Advantage (Part C)? When you turn 65 or otherwise become eligible for Medicare, you have several decisions to make. The biggest of them is whether to sign up for Original Medicare or elect to join a Medicare Advantage plan, instead. Option 1: Enroll... 
by Whitney Kline | Apr 25, 2024 | Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Prescription Drugs
No, Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans sold after 2005 do not include significant prescription drug coverage. But for those who can afford a monthly premium, Medigap plans do provide a number of other advantages over Medicare Advantage plans. And the lack of built-in... 
