By Woodrow Wilcox Some politicians are calling for “Medicare for All.” If they knew the Medicare system, they never would...
If you are one of the nearly 65 million people who have Medicare coverage, you have probably learned two things by...
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Dear AMAC, I am going on Medicare next month and I have decided to go with a Medigap plan. My...
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Do you enjoy searching the newspaper for coupons, finding discounts for vacation reservations, and senior savings at your favorite restaurant...
We are about a month away from the First in the Nation presidential primary, and special interest groups are out...
Dear Rusty: I know that when a person turns 65 he or she must enroll in Medicare. I have been...
A few years ago, we received a letter from an AMAC member, Arthur, who was struggling with his health care costs. ...
The AMAC Foundation is pleased to present our monthly update! Each month we want to provide you with some highlights,...
The AMAC Foundation is pleased to present our monthly update! Each month we want to provide you with some highlights,...
By: Andrew Mangione Last November, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a press release announcing increases in...
The "Welcome to Medicare" visit is a valuable benefit you receive after enrolling in Medicare Part B! For up to...
As the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches, you may be wondering what changes will be made to Medicare for 2023....
If something happens and you can't make your own health decisions, who will speak for you? Here's how to designate...
Are you wondering what options you have for receiving Naturopathic care on Medicare? We've got the answer for you! Find...
Helpful Tips from your Trusted Medicare Resource! Scott Hamilton explains why you don’t have to wait to change your Medicare Supplement...
Are you wondering what changes will be made to your Prescription Drug Plan or Medicare Advantage plan? Be on the...
Have you fallen behind in paying your Medicare premiums? Watch this quick video to learn ways to save your plan...
Did you know that Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Wisconsin have different Medicare Supplement plans than the rest of the country? Watch...
Don’t let the high cost of insulin stand in the way of your health regimen. There’s help! Watch to learn about...
Are you confused about whether you should keep your employer coverage or enroll in Medicare? Check out this week's tip...
When it comes to paying your Medicare premiums, it's good to know how each payment option works. Don't get caught...
Don’t get caught paying in full for covered Medicare services - be sure your doctor accepts Medicare assignment. Check out this...
https://youtu.be/Rrs1anc_uGY Do you know the earliest date you can sign up for Medicare? 4 out of 5 beneficiaries do not...
https://youtu.be/oKuUlyz6C6c Do you know when you can sign up for Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plans? If not, AMAC’s Medicare...
Did you know that many Medicare Advantage plans provide an Over-the-Counter Benefit for your everyday healthcare items? These plans often...
Star Ratings can tell you a lot about a Medicare Advantage plan, beyond just premiums and copays! Watch to learn...
When it comes to rising insurance premiums, it can be hard to balance all your expenses. But thanks to the...
Are you looking to purchase a Medicare Advantage plan anytime soon? Well, we've got your back. We offer assistance and...
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a great way to pay for your health expenses. But did you know there...
Moving soon? Don't forget about your insurance. Make sure these important steps are at the top of your list! For...
Now is the time to shop around for new prescription drug coverage! These helpful tips will make the enrollment process...
Are you thinking of cancelling your Medicare coverage? Make sure you know the next steps for getting new coverage as...
We’ve all heard the phrase “Medicare-approved service.” But it can sometimes be difficult to decipher exactly which services are covered...
AMAC investigates misleading Medicare TV commercials: When you’re inundated with TV commercials claiming to offer free dental care and money...
Dear Rusty: I am wondering what the income limit is for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility. My in-laws are in...
Dear Rusty: I was told that I can use Medicare Parts A and B as secondary coverage to my Medicare...
Dear Rusty: I’m nearing 68 years old, have never signed up for Medicare but thinking that I should look into...
Dear Rusty: My wife and I have a Medicare Advantage Plan, and we do not use Medicare for our claims....
Dear Rusty: I am a 74-year-old veteran enrolled with the VA. I have never had Medicare Part B. Should I?...
Dear Rusty: I am 78, still working, have a good healthcare plan and I make a nice salary. Can I...
Dear Rusty: I just turned 64 and now get stuff about Medicare and Medigap and so on. I really don’t...
Dear Rusty: My husband is 63 and I will be 65 in a few months. He’s retired from the Air...
Dear Rusty: There is confusion between my husband and me on when he should file for Medicare. My husband will...
Dear Rusty: Social Security is deducting $297 per month for my Medicare Part B coverage. I have what's called a...
WASHINGTON, DC, July 28 -- There is a consensus that Social Security and Medicare are in desperate need of a...
AMAC Exclusive - By Sam Adolphsen The nation’s largest welfare program, Medicaid, is a total mess. We are fast approaching...
Unless you're a person of color or a favored minority, brace yourself to be treated unfairly by the Biden administration....
President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package would trigger cuts to Medicare and other programs early next year unless Republicans...
President Trump recently announced, via Presidential Memorandum, a temporary suspension of the payroll tax for those making $104,000 or less...
Dear AMAC, I am growing increasingly frustrated with Medicare and I want to know, can I opt out of it?...
Choosing a nursing home or long-term care facility for a loved one is a complicated task. Not only must the...
Alzheimer's patients and their loved ones cheered last year when the Food and Drug Administration approved Aduhelm, the first new...
Dear AMAC, I’ve had a Medigap policy with another senior organization since I turned 65, but in the last few...
Dear Rusty: I will reach my full retirement age (FRA) in September of 2020 at age 66. My wife will...
A system of kickbacks between drugmakers and drug middlemen is increasing costs for seniors on Medicare, the U.S. Government Accountability...
Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries will pay no out-of-pocket costs for Covid-19 vaccines under a plan announced Wednesday by the Trump...
Political junkies watching what the Democrats have been doing in 2021 might easily conclude they enjoy committing political suicide. So...
In the days and weeks before Election Day, it is common for the rhetoric to heat up on the campaign...
Unsure of what additional Medicare coverage you have? Watch this week's Tip of the Week to see how you can...
If you missed the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, there is still some good news. You may still have an opportunity...
Dear Rusty: I started drawing my benefits at age 62 due to being laid off from my job at age...
It may seem counterintuitive, but many seniors are opting to stay with their current drug coverage despite premiums being at...
According to the American Cancer Society, 21.4 million people will be diagnosed with cancer by year 2030. It’s safe to...
Turning age 64 does not come with instructions, so here are four things you should figure out before you apply...
Dear AMAC, I am getting ready to retire and confused with how to approach the labyrinth of Medicare. I read...
Dear AMAC, I never thought about changing my Medigap until recently since my premium has skyrocketed. I met with...
Dear Rusty: I am turning 67 in October and as of today am still employed full time. I really do...
Dear AMAC, I know the annual enrollment period has ended, but I just found out my doctor is no...
Americans are conditioned to expect inefficiency and waste in government programs. We make jokes about long lines at the DMV and...
Dear Rusty: I started collecting SS when I turned 70 to maximize my income. One factor that is never mentioned...
WASHINGTON DC -- As we grow older we might think that the hard part of life is behind us but...
Original Medicare Part A and Part B is the government program which provides those who are over 65 or on...
Galen Senior Fellow Brian Blase looks to the future in a new paper describing a medical innovation that can improve...
Let’s face it: COVID-19 has plagued us all since year 2020 and since then a lot has changed. Mask mandates,...
Imagine that Russia – or China – wanted to hit Americans where it would hurt. What would they do? How...
WASHINGTON, DC - “If you thought Obamacare was hazardous to your health and your pocketbook, think again. 2020 Democratic presidential...
Liberals in Congress are promising Americans that their “Medicare for All” proposals for government-controlled health care will expand access to...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has a plan to ensure full payment for and speedy access to new...
Medicare seniors are skipping needed care and struggling emotionally as the Covid-19 pandemic alters their lifestyles. New survey data from...
Dear AMAC, I am disabled and starting Medicare next month. After doing my research I decided that I want a...
Planning to work past 65? Compare your employer's health plan to the available Medicare plans before dropping your current coverage....
Here are a few things you should know when it comes to Medicare: There is a 7-month window for you...
Three times a week, 66-year-old Tod Gervich injects himself with Copaxone, a prescription drug that can reduce the frequency of...
Merry Christmas! From all of us at AMAC, warm wishes for a healthy and happy new year! For help...
Washington, D.C. — August 29, 2023 — As part of its Commitment to Seniors initiative, American Commitment released a new national survey conducted...
From the grocery store to the gas station, prices are soaring everywhere. As inflation hits record highs our pockets are...
The New York City Office of Labor and Relations has decided to switch over to a privatized Medicare Advantage plan...
Dear Senators and Representatives: On behalf of the undersigned organizations -- taxpayer, consumer, and free market advocates from across the...
House Democrats recently voted to advance the $1 trillion infrastructure bill that passed the Senate last month, setting up a...
Looser telehealth restrictions for Medicare beneficiaries enacted for the Covid-19 pandemic should be made permanent, the leaders of a key...
Dear AMAC, I have a Plan G, but my friend has been telling me to check out Plan N. He...
In his August 12 late afternoon press conference, President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to the continuation and protection of Social...
COVID-19 has exposed a variety of inadequacies in America’s healthcare system that leave our most vulnerable populations at risk. First...
Even before he was elected to the U.S. Senate from Georgia, Rev. Raphael Warnock’s brand was speaking “uncomfortable truths.” When...
Dear AMAC, I have Original Medicare, a Part D prescription drug plan, and a Medigap. I am moving from New...
Depending on the type of coverage you have, you may have to enroll in Medicare Part B, even if you...
Right now, it seems like every TV commercial is someone telling you how great their coverage is and inviting you...
Dear AMAC, I am writing on behalf of my mother who recently fractured her hip. After her hospitalization it was...
When lake ice “goes out” at the end of winter, that is the first sign of big change ahead. Spring...
When it comes to Medicare Advantage plans, some people are all for them, enjoying the lower monthly premiums and additional...
Telehealth organizations are rushing to publish a sweeping study of the surge in virtual health-care visits over the past year...
AARP, once known as the American Association of Retired Persons, is still mistakenly perceived by many as a senior’s group,...
WASHINGTON, DC, Sep 23 -- The inflationary spike has certainly increased the cost of living-- but it has literally raised...
This week, the Biden administration announced that Medicare would name some 10 prescription drugs it would subject to direct price...
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is right around the corner! It begins October 15th and runs through December 7th. This...
If you have been affected by inclement weather recently, you may have a special window to make changes to your...
Did you know... You may have the option of delaying your Medicare Part B? The standard Part B premium is...
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment is officially open and will run...
Medicare beneficiaries won’t have to pay out of pocket for monoclonal antibody therapies to treat Covid-19 during the public health...
Good news for seniors keeps coming. Beyond a robust economy and low inflation, other measures of future satisfaction are rising. ...
Dear AMAC, I keep hearing ads on television about Medicare Part C plans that offer additional benefits. I want to...
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New information and updates to our June 1, 2023 blog story New York City Retirees are Running Out of Time...
Dear AMAC, I am expecting to retire at the end of the year and have been doing some research about...
Dear AMAC, I am considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan when I begin Medicare but there is one aspect...
Dear AMAC, I am considering enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan when I begin Medicare but there is one aspect...
The Ohio train derailment and California winter storms - what do these two events have in common? They both were...
Millions of Americans are currently enrolled in Prescription Drug Plans or Medicare Advantage Plans. One of the top questions AMAC’s Medicare...
A Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) policy helps pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn't cover, like:...
Introduction: Navigating the complex landscape of Medicare can be a daunting task, and having a trusted advisor by your side...
Dear AMAC, I am turning sixty-five in the next few months and trying to prepare myself for this new transition...
Dear Rusty: What is the Medicare monthly payment based on? I pay $139.60, my husband pays $144.60, a friend pays...
Dear AMAC, When I first started Medicare, I was told to stay far away from Advantage plans. Some of my...
Dear Rusty: I am a Veteran and all my Medical needs are covered by the VA. Why should I be...
Dear AMAC, I signed up for Medicare a few years back when I turned 65. But every time I call...