Hearing loss is common in older adults, but many don’t wear hearing aids. Cost is a leading factor, so if you’re over 65, you may wonder whether or not hearing aids are covered by Medicare. While Original Medicare does not…
MEDICARE 2025 FIGURES MEDICARE PART A: HOSPITAL SERVICES Inpatient hospital deductible $1,676/illness Daily co-insurance $0/day 1-60, $419/day 61-90, $838/day 91-150 Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Daily co-insurance amount $0/day 1 - 20, $209.50/day 21 - 100 Part A Premiums for…
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the 2025 figures for Medicare. As in 2024, these health care costs have risen. Medicare Part B Changes for 2025 Medicare Part B covers the cost of doctor visits and other…
This originally aired on the Catholic Faith Network’s show CFN Live: https://youtu.be/qjTAXRcQ13Q Navigating the complexities of Medicare can be daunting, and Seniors are confronted with making decisions regarding their health care coverage during the current Medicare Open Enrollment period. Before…
Watch “In The Legal Know” with Vincent J. Russo Vincent appeared on CFN Live on November 14th, 2024 to discuss“Navigating Medicare Open Enrollment (2024)" https://youtu.be/qjTAXRcQ13Q Vincent J. Russo discusses the Annual Open Enrollment Period for Medicare beneficiaries, pros and cons…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans will have a bout of shingles at least once. Shingles, also known as herpes zoster, is a painful rash that occurs when the same virus that causes chickenpox…
Now is the time to start thinking about any changes you may want to make to your Medicare coverage. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, some significant changes have come along for Medicare, and more will take effect soon. Medicare…
Evidence is mounting that drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can offer numerous benefits to the millions of Americans suffering from obesity and its comorbidities. Originally developed to treat Type 2 diabetes, these drugs have exploded in popularity due…
Currently, if you need a medical procedure, you may have to hold off on treatment until you have received approval from your health insurance plan. In many cases, Medicare Advantage and other plans have been denying their patients certain services…
More than 70 percent of adults in the U.S. report being dissatisfied with the health care system, according to TIME Magazine. Navigating the medical services network can be stressful and overwhelming, particularly for older adults facing increasingly complex health needs. The American…