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Your Medicare costs in 2020

As we head into the new year, I wanted to let you know how much your Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs will be in 2020. Each year, Medicare premiums, deductibles, and copayment rates are adjusted according to the Social Security Act. For 2020, the...
Posted On Dec 18 2019 06:00
, By Cate Kortzeborn (Special to the Saipan Tribune)

Improved online tool helps you choose Medicare plans

Just a reminder that Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2019. This is the time of year when you can change how you get your Medicare coverage, switch health and drug plans, and add or drop Medicare prescription drug coverage.  So it’s...
Posted On Oct 17 2019 06:06
, By GREG DILL

Medicare helps seniors use opioids safely

If you get injured or have surgery, your doctor may prescribe opioids, a class of drugs used to treat pain. Although opioids can be an important part of treatment, they carry serious risks of addiction, abuse, and overdose, especially if used continuously. This is true even for...
Posted On May 17 2019 06:05
, By Greg Dill
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Free app shows what Medicare covers

Let’s say you go for your annual physical and your doctor recommends that you get a hearing and balance test. Or an electrocardiogram, EKG. Or a Hepatitis B screening. Does your Original Medicare cover these services? Now there’s a quick way to find out, using your smartphone or...
Posted On Feb 18 2019 06:06
, By GREG DILL
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