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How long will Medicare cover hospice care? My mother is very ill. How long will Medicare cover her hospice care? Read More

Can my doctor make me sign a form agreeing to pay for all of my care? My doctor had me sign a form agreeing to pay the full cost of care. What should I do? Read More

What is the difference between a deductible, coinsurance, and a copayment? What is the difference between a deductible, coinsurance, and a copayment? Read More

I have a disability and am going back to work. What happens to my Medicare and Social Security benefits? I am 50 years old and have Medicare because of a disability. I am thinking about returning to work next month. How will that affect my Medicare coverage and Social Security benefits? Read More

Do I need to get hospice care from an agency in my Medicare Advantage plan’s network? I want to get hospice care. My doctor recommended a hospice agency that is not in Medicare Advantage plan's network. He said that my plan should allow me to use that hospice agency. But, my plan told me that I must disenroll and go back to Original Medicare if I want to use a hospice agency that is not in network. Who is right? Read More

Can my Medicare Advantage plan raise its monthly premium? My MedicareAdvantage plan has announced it will raise my monthly premium by $50 starting in January. Is that legal? Read More

Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) in Spanish. Can I get my MSNs in Spanish? Read More

Medicare Advantage plan coverage of out-of-network emergency care. Do I need a referral for an emergency visit if I am in a Medicare Advantahe plan? Read More

What are medically necessary services and supplies? I know that Medicare only pays for services and supplies it considers medically necessary, but what is meant by medically necessary? Read More

When does Medicare cover eye care? I recently had a cataract surgery and now I need new glasses. I heard that Medicare does not generally cover eye care. Will Medicare pay for any of this? Read More

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