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Medicare Updates

Plain-English Medicare news and explainers for people on Medicare and the families who help them: what changes each year, key enrollment dates, what Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage cover, and how to get help paying for care.

20 articles

  1. Medicare Scams and Fraud Alerts: Fake Calls, Texts and Mailers to Watch For

    Learn how to spot Medicare scams, fake calls, texts, and deceptive mailers. Protect your Medicare number and report healthcare fraud with official…

  2. Medicare and Sleep Apnea: CPAP Coverage Explained

    Learn how Medicare covers sleep apnea testing, CPAP machine rental, replacement supplies, and the critical 90-day compliance rule to avoid surprise bills.

  3. How Medicare Covers Diabetes Supplies, Insulin and Monitors

    Learn how Medicare Part B and Part D cover diabetes testing supplies, continuous glucose monitors, and insulin under the $35 cap in…

  4. What Medicare Pays After a Fall or Hospital Stay

    Learn what Medicare pays after a fall or hospital stay, including inpatient deductibles, observation rules, skilled nursing rehab, and home equipment costs.

  5. Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap in 2027: How Much You Can Save on Prescriptions

    Learn how the $2,400 Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap in 2027 protects you from high drug costs, plus key rules on deductibles,…

  6. Medicare Coverage for Bone Density Tests and Osteoporosis Care

    Learn how Medicare covers bone density tests and osteoporosis care. Understand DEXA scan costs, Part B injections, and Part D prescription coverage…

  7. Medicare Advantage Plans Leaving Your Area? Here’s What to Do

    Is your Medicare Advantage plan leaving your area? Learn your deadlines, Medigap guaranteed issue rights, and how to pick replacement coverage smoothly.

  8. Medicare Appeals: What to Do When a Claim Is Denied

    Learn how to fight a denied Medicare claim. Follow step-by-step instructions, official deadlines, and rules for Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage.

  9. Medicare Open Enrollment for 2027: Key Dates and What You Can Change

    Learn Medicare Open Enrollment dates for 2027, the new $2,400 Part D drug cap, benefit changes, and step-by-step guidance on switching plans…

  10. Medicare Extra Help: New Income Limits and How to Apply

    Learn the 2026 Medicare Extra Help income and asset limits, what the Part D subsidy covers, and how to apply online or…

  11. Medicare Savings Programs That Can Pay Your Part B Premium

    Learn how Medicare Savings Programs can pay your $202.90 Part B premium in 2026. Explore income limits, asset rules, and how to…

  12. Medicare Terms Everyone Confuses, Explained

    Confused by Medicare terms? Learn the exact differences between deductibles, coinsurance, copays, benefit periods, and enrollment windows.