Over the last several years, The Inquirer has curated a primer on Medicare, based on questions sent in by our readers, to help make the process a little easier. For 2021, we've updated it with details ...

The pre-authorization system, initially designed to control costs and prevent fraud, has unexpectedly evolved, creating a ...

Some seniors aren’t sure where to start when choosing a Medicare health plan. Getting a plan that makes sense for you is another good opportunity to stay your healthiest — all it takes are a few ...

We are now just past the midpoint in the Medicare open enrollment period. One online health insurance consolidator, eHealth, has compiled some interesting trends in how this year’s Medicare enrollment ...

Medicare Part B spent $9.3 billion on laboratory tests in 2021, a recent report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) found. This represents a 17% increase from 2020, when spending was at $8 ...

Q. I’m at full retirement age but under 70. I’m still working and get health insurance through my employer, but I have the hospitalization part of Medicare. Maximum Medicare premiums are slightly less ...

Welcome to our Medicare Choice guide. We offer features Medicare’s guide does not. For instance, you can filter Medicare Advantage plans according to Medicare’s quality ratings, according to their ...

In 2016 Medicare introduced advance care planning Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes to reimburse clinicians for time spent providing the service. Despite recent increases, use of these codes ...