Millenson is president of Health Quality Advisors. Open enrollment season for Medicare, which began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7, triggers a deluge of information about various options. Since I’m a health ...

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Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people ages 65 years and over and those with specific health conditions. People eligible for Medicare receive help paying for healthcare costs ...

Medicare is a tempting prize for scammers. Because it's a public program funded by taxpayers, it has a huge budget to distribute and that's what attracts scammers. In 2024, improper payments added up ...

Barb Zebley-Oldani offers tips and information about choosing a Medicare plan that's right for you. Choosing a Medicare plan can be confusing. Barb Zebley-Oldani from Midland Senior Services offers ...

Medicare beneficiaries are being targeted by scammers offering free genetic testing in exchange for sensitive information, according to the Better Business Bureau June 11. The organization reported a ...

For many older Americans, the phone has become a source of anxiety instead of connection. The calls often start early, around 7 a.m., and don’t let up until dinner. They arrive every few minutes, ...

Imposter scammers are targeting Medicare enrollees, claiming they need to update their Medicare card, but it's really just a ploy to steal their personal information. Kevin Summer said he was ...

Nearly 1 million Medicare beneficiaries have recently learned that their personal information may have been compromised in a data breach last year. This incident comes on the heels of another incident ...

To protect your Medicare card from damage, the Social Security Administration (SSA) suggests using a plastic ID sleeve rather than laminating it, as lamination can compromise the card’s security ...