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Medicare Benefits: What You Need to Know
Healthcare is important for everyone, but the options are not always clear. As more baby boomers reach retirement, more Americans qualify for Medicare benefits, but Medicare rules can be confusing. Here's important information on Medicare benefits, plus answers to frequently asked questions.
Voters Say "No" in First Political Test of Ryan Medicare Plan
Voters in a conservative New York congressional district chose to send Democrat Kathy Hochul to Congress rather than support the Ryan Medicare voucher plan that would force seniors to purchase private insurance, raising Republican concerns that the Ryan Medicare voucher plan could become a political liability in 2012.
How to Apply Online for Medicare Benefits
Applying for Medicare benefits is convenient, quick and easy now that seniors can apply online for Medicare benefits.
CBS Medicare Fraud Report a Fiction
Researching the CBS 60 Minutes report about Medicare fraud, this reporter found the Medicare fraud numbers don't add up. Find out what this reporter learned about the CBS 60 Minutes report on Medicare fraud.
How Will the Recession Affect Your Medicare Benefits?
As Medicare enrollment grows, benefits will shrink because of the recession. Learn about changes planned for Medicare Part A.
What Changed in Medicare for 2007?
What are the Medicare changes for 2007? Learn about Medicare services, fees and policy changes, plus sign up to monitor your Medicare account online.
What’s New in the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2007?
The Medicare Prescription Drug plan 2007 has changed since 2006. Here are highlights of the changes made to the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2007, plus info to help you decide if the Medicare Prescription Drug plan is right for you.
How to Avoid Medicare Scams
Learn what Medicare officials are doing to prevent Medicare prescription drug scams, and how Medicare recipients can protect themselves from Medicare scams.
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Can Save Seniors More than $5,000 - Advice for Selecting Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug savings - buying advice for seniors to save money on prescription drugs with the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
How to Understand and Enroll in the New Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
To help you understand the Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, what it offers, how it works and how to enroll, here are nine steps to follow.
New Medicare Benefit Starts January 2006: Prescription Drug Coverage
Here's information and a timetable for a new Medicare benefit--prescription drug coverage--available to any Medicare beneficiaries who want to take advantage of this new Medicare program.
How to Find a Medicare Approved Physician
Here's information on how to find a medicare approved physician.
How to Get Free Medicare Publications
The federal government offers free booklets and online publications with detailed Medicare benefits information. Here's how to get them.
Medicare to Cover Voluntary End-of-Life Planning
What is end of life planning? End of life planning will be included in annual Medicare wellness visit.