Most Americans enroll in Medicare part A when they turn 65. Since it comes at no cost to you (provided you’ve paid Medicare taxes), there’s little reason not to. However, not everyone chooses to ...

A power of attorney (POA) is a powerful thing. A financial power of attorney document allows an appointed person to make financial, legal and property decisions on another individual’s behalf. A ...

This typically forms the backbone of your retirement healthcare coverage, but it's far from perfect. It has six gaping holes that could snare you if you ignore them. Fortunately, the current Medicare ...

In the latest effort to enlist seniors in the fight against Medicare fraud, federal officials have overhauled Medicare billing statements to make it easier to find bogus charges without a magnifying ...

Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may offer beneficiaries reimbursement for certain fitness program fees, gym fees, or fitness equipment. It is important to note that each plan may offer a ...

Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage have different benefits and costs that you should consider based on your personal needs. So grab a cool drink and I’ll go over some of the differences. If you ...

Somehow, although certainly not from a clear reading of the Medicare statute, there was long a perceived rule that Medicare would only cover certain services if the patient was making measurable ...