Insurance

Cigna is the seventh-largest provider of Medicare Advantage [1] , offering plans in almost half of U.S. states. The insurer also offers stand-alone Medicare drug plans nationwide. Although most of Cigna’s Medicare Advantage members are in highly rated plans, the company’s offerings don’t always get top marks from third-party rating agencies. Here’s what you should… […]

Medigap Plan G is one of 10 Medicare Supplement Insurance plans. Medigap assists with fees such as coinsurance, copayments and deductibles that aren’t covered under Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as Original Medicare. How it works After Medicare pays its approved portion of medical costs, Medigap Plan G helps supplement remaining out-of-pocket…

Medicare pays most costs of CPAP, a common therapy for people with obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. To get coverage, you’ll need a physician to prescribe a CPAP machine based on tests — including a sleep study — showing that you have OSA. OSA, which afflicts 25 million adults in the United States, is a…

Health care in retirement is a big-ticket item. Experts estimate that an average 65-year-old retired couple in 2021 would need about $300,000 in after-tax savings earmarked for health care costs in their post-work life, even with Medicare, according to Fidelity. The totals are daunting, but you can take steps to keep costs as low as…

Medicare Advantage is an all-in-one alternative to Original Medicare that includes all the benefits of Original Medicare and often a few extras, such as dental and vision coverage. Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers, and plan availability depends on location. Medicare Advantage plans are a popular option for people who are eligible for…

Medicare Part B covers wheelchairs and scooters if you need one to get around your home due to a medical condition. To ensure coverage, your doctor and the mobility equipment supplier must submit orders and documentation that meet various Medicare requirements. To get a wheelchair, you must satisfy several conditions Your wheelchair or scooter will…

Medicare does provide coverage for treatment of substance use disorders. But there are a wide variety of approaches, and Medicare pays for only the therapeutic services it considers reasonable and necessary. So it’s important to confirm with care providers, programs and pharmacies that Medicare reimburses them for their services. Nearly 1 million Americans 65 and…