Understanding the process of filing Medicare claims is essential for beneficiaries to ensure timely reimbursement for covered services and supplies. This article provides an overview of the Medicare ...

WASHINGTON — Health care costs are getting so high that prices are literally running off of the page. Medicare on a couple of occasions recently has had to deal with billing forms that don’t provide ...

Medicare is one of the few government programs where a missed deadline can quietly drain your wallet for decades. If you are ...

In a disturbing sign of the times, Medicare this week implemented a change to its claims-processing system that adds two extra digits to money amounts, expanding the fields from eight digits to 10.

Medicare Advantage and Medigap plans may offer beneficiaries reimbursement for certain fitness program fees, gym fees, or fitness equipment. It is important to note that each plan may offer a ...

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget has approved changes to the Medicare Provider-Supplier Enrollment Applications and the CMS-8550 application form for ordering and referring items or services ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? — Frustrated Retiree Dear Frustrated, If ...

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ...

In their letter, Slavitt and Califf said collecting UDIs in claims would help to identify safety concerns and assess product performance, aid in device surveillance, and support program integrity by ...

A number of forms asking for a child's birthing parent were distributed as part of a pilot scheme in three hospitals under the previous Government. Government Services Minister Bill Shorten said the ...

Sen. Bernie Sanders will hold an online town-hall meeting next Tuesday regarding his single-payer health-care legislation. Mr. Sanders calls it “Medicare for All.” But the text of the bill itself ...