Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com Today, I'm finishing up my series on the Medicare Plan Sponsors that CMS has issued Sanctions and/or Civil Money Penalties for in 2020! THREE more plan sponsors to discuss! CMS sent notice to Ms. A

CMS SLAPS Humana With Big Civil Money Penalty

May 29th, 2020 26m 47s

Hey Medicare Nation! Medicare Nation CMS Imposes a Civil Money Penalty against HUMANA! CMS conducted an "Audit" of Humana's Medicare Operations from June 3, 2019 through June 21, 2019. Humana failed to comply with Medicare requirements related

CMS Imposes BIG Sanctions on Delaware Life Ins. Company

May 15th, 2020 18m 55s

Hey Medicare Nation! Medicare Nation Today, I'm informing you about The Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services Notice, given to Mr. Art Carlos, CEO of Delaware Life Insurance Company. In a notice dated January 31, 2020, CMS notified Mr. Carlo

How Much Will it Cost For COVID19 Services Under Medicare

Apr 10th, 2020 22m 26s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com Medicare has taken many steps to assist you during the COVID-19 crisis. Coronavirus tests Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers a test to see if you have coronavirus (officially called COVID

COVID19 Update: Testing, Phone Numbers & 50 State Status

Apr 1st, 2020 28m 23s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com It’s April 1st and over One Million People have been diagnosed with the COVID-19 Virus Worldwide! On this week’s episode….. I provide a time-line of the events of the Pandemic as well as updates on

COVID19 Update, Hydroxychloroquine Treatments, Testing & Phone Numbers

Apr 1st, 2020 28m 23s

Where Do I Go To Get Tested for the Corona Virus?

Mar 13th, 2020 31m 5s

Hey Medicare Nation! We're smack in the middle of a Corona Virus Pandemic! The Medicare Nation I wanted to give you an episode that is full of USEFULL information. I know you've been hammered by the news, internet and newspapers about the Coron

Medicare NOW Covers Acupuncture

Jan 24th, 2020 16m 38s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com It's still January...but February is right around the corner. Spring WILL come. I promise! Let me give you some good news! Medicare is now covering Acupuncture! As of January 21, 2020, The Center f

Unhappy With Your Medicare Advantage Plan? Change it Now! MN099

Jan 3rd, 2020 13m 34s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com It's 2020! Love the sound of that! Right now...... the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is in full swing. If you are on a "Medicare Advantage Plan," you have the opportunity to make a ONE

2020 Medicare Changes Announced!

Nov 9th, 2019 21m 44s

Hey Medicare Nation! CMS just announced the 2020 Medicare Part B Premium increase! CMS also announced 2020 Part A Deductible and co-pays, as well as the Part B annual deductible. Here's a look at what's changing in 2020: Medicare premiums,

Part D Prescription Drug Plan Info For 2020

Oct 4th, 2019 34m 5s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com It's October! That means it's Medicare Time! The Annual Enrollment Period is just around the corner. Did you receive your "Annual Notice of Changes (ANOC)" for your Medicare Advantage Plan or Presc

How Do I Get My Drugs During a Weather Emergency

Sep 4th, 2019 20m 13s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com How Do I get treatment & prescriptions during a weather emergency? Hurricane Dorian is moving up the East Coast of the U.S., and MILLIONS of people have evacuated the coastlines, to seek safety. Wh

Which Shingles Vaccine Should I Get?

Aug 2nd, 2019 21m 23s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com If you are turning 65 or still working on an employer group insurance plan, you may need assistance in finding the Medicare plan that fits YOUR unique needs. You may have a loved one in a nursing

Have High Blood Pressure? CMS Now Covers Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors

Jul 5th, 2019 21m 51s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com Help your PARENTS, Spouses and Friends "SUBSCRIBE" to Medicare Nation! With almost 100 episodes on Medicare and Medicare Resources available, your loved-one will be able to find answers to their Me

CMS Approves Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors

Jul 5th, 2019 21m 51s

CMS SLAPS Agewell New York with a Civil Money Penalty

Jun 21st, 2019 17m 46s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com Today, I'm discussing how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) SLAPPED Agewell New York LLC with a Civil Money Penalty of $39,200! CMS conducts audits to ensure Medicare Advantage Pre

Is ColoGuard Covered Under Medicare?

Jun 14th, 2019 18m 8s

Multi Target Stool DNA Test vs. Fecal Occult Blood Test Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com Have you subscribed to Medicare Nation? Don’t know how? If you have an Apple iPhone……. Click on the “Purple” icon…. With the white micropho

Are Reverse Mortgages A Scam?

May 31st, 2019 43m 46s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com I'm not an expert on Reverse Mortgages......in fact, I don't know much about them. I have heard about Reverse Mortgages on commercials, in newspapers and on FaceBook feeds. I never had the need to

What's The Difference Between Medicare Supp Plan G & Plan N

May 17th, 2019 15m 46s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com On the Last episode.....I spoke to you about Medicare Supplement Plan "F" and High Deductible Plan F. Today....I'm going to talk about Medicare Supplement Plan "G" and Plan "N" Plan "G" allows you

What's the Difference Between Plan F & High Deductible F Plans?

Apr 15th, 2019 34m 8s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com More than 10,000 people a day are turning 65! While qualifying for Medicare Part A and Part B, Medicare Beneficiaries are VERY confused as to what type of plan to enroll in, to "supplement" Origina

Does Medicare Pay For Emergency Care While Traveling?

Mar 15th, 2019 23m 26s

Hey Medicare Nation! www.TheMedicareNation.com It's almost Spring time! For many people, this has been a terrible winter. Many Medicare Nation listeners have been emailing me to find out if Medicare covers "Emergencies" while traveling across t

The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is NOW!

Jan 11th, 2019 18m 18s

Hey Medicare Nation! htpps://www.TheMedicareNation.com Today, I'm going to speak with you about the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. CMS...Centers For Medicare & Medicaid Services has issued a new regulation that began January 1, 20

Choosing a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan for 2019 MN086

Nov 16th, 2018 26m 4s

Hey Medicare Nation! You are getting ready for Thanksgiving and you haven't even looked at Prescription Drug Plans for 2019. Don't panic! I have your back :) There are Prescription Drug Plan changes for 2019. Listen to this episode to learn a

2019 Medicare Premiums & Deductibles MN085

Oct 13th, 2018 19m 48s

Hey Medicare Nation! It's October! Lots of changes going on in the Medicare landscape. Social Security recently announced the 2019 COLA, and for those of you on Social Security and Social Security Disability, you will be receiving a 2.8% raise

FDA Issues Recall of Levothyroxine (Thyroid Tablets)

Aug 24th, 2018 18m 58s

Hey Medicare Nation! I have a special show for you today. The FDA has issued a "Voluntary Recall" on Westminster Pharmaceuticals of all lots of their Levothyroxine and Liothyronine (Thyroid Tablets). Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC, which has