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Under Traditional Medicare (also called Original Medicare), beneficiaries could face substantial out-of-pocket costs if they have a serious health problem.
The availability of health benefits is a key factor in retirement decisions for most workers. It is particularly so for those not yet eligible for Medicare.
Medicare beneficiaries may choose to obtain Medicare-covered services in one of two ways: through traditional fee-for-service Medicare (also called Original or Traditional Medicare) or by enrolling
Medicare coverage has four parts. Part A covers inpatient hospital care (including inpatient drugs), some home health services, limited skilled-nursing home care, and hospice care.
Medicare beneficiaries can be confused by the complexities of the program’s benefits and payment rules.
Value-based purchasing, also known as value-based payment, (VBP) in Medicare is a term that describes a variety of payment methods.
Medicare beneficiaries’ access to health care services is similar to that of privately insured people age 50–64.
Traditional fee-for-service Medicare covers items and services that are “reasonable and necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury, or to improve the functioning of a malformed b
At least one in five older Americans has a mental health condition.
Beneficiaries in Traditional Medicare and enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans can protect their right to receive services and payment of claims through the grievance and appeals process.