Back in September, I blogged about the government’s $350 million commitment to fight health care fraud. Five months later and 111 people across nine states have been busted. The charges? $225 million in false Medicare claims! From doctors and nurses to owners and executives, they’ve all been charged. Charges include cash kickbacks and claims billing for procedures [...]
Fri, February 18 2011 » Insurance in the News, Medicare » No Comments
We’re in the middle of Medicare’s Annual Election Period, the time when beneficiaries are able to add or drop coverage. The election period began November 15 and ends December 31 this year. Next year, it will run from October 15 through December 7. I already sell Medicare supplements but am now getting trained and licensed [...]
Fri, December 3 2010 » Medicare » No Comments
You won’t find a gold-dusted donut at Krispy Kreme, but you might find $250 in your mailbox if you’re an eligible Medicare beneficiary. The 2010 Affordable Care Act has approved and mailed a third round of one-time $250 rebate checks for Medicare beneficiaries who have reached the donut hole, which is the Part D prescription drug gap between [...]
Tue, August 10 2010 » Health Care Reform, Medicare, Prescription Drugs » No Comments
