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Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Enrollment Periods: What the Evidence Actually Says

2 years ago

11 min read

Missing your first chance to enroll can mean gaps in coverage and late penalties that last as long as you have Medicare. Key takeaways Initial Enrollm...

Medicare and Medicaid Making Sense of Medicare Enrollment Periods

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Missing your first chance to enroll can mean gaps in coverage and late penalties that last as long as you have Medicare. Key takeaways Initial Enrollm...

Medicare and Medicaid The Evidence on Medigap Policies, Without the Hype

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

11 min read

Original Medicare has no yearly out-of-pocket limit, so a Medigap policy can protect against large bills, but the best time to buy one is limited. Key...

Medicare and Medicaid Medigap Policies, Explained Without the Jargon

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Original Medicare has no yearly out-of-pocket limit, so a Medigap policy can protect against large bills, but the best time to buy one is limited. Key...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicaid Eligibility: Sorting the Evidence From the Noise

Dr Amara Nwosu

2 years ago

11 min read

Eligibility differs by state and changes with income and life events, so many people who qualify do not realize it. Key takeaways Run by: each state,...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicaid Eligibility, Explained Without the Jargon

Dr Amara Nwosu

2 years ago

3 min read

Eligibility differs by state and changes with income and life events, so many people who qualify do not realize it. Key takeaways Run by: each state,...

Medicare and Medicaid CHIP Coverage for Children: What the Evidence Actually Says

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

10 min read

Coverage gives children regular checkups, vaccines and dental care, and many eligible children are not enrolled. Key takeaways Who it covers: uninsure...

Medicare and Medicaid Understanding CHIP Coverage for Children: A Plain-English Explainer

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Coverage gives children regular checkups, vaccines and dental care, and many eligible children are not enrolled. Key takeaways Who it covers: uninsure...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Wellness Visits: What the Evidence Actually Says

Dr Priya Raghunathan

2 years ago

10 min read

They are a free chance to review your health risks, medicines and screenings, but they are not the same as a full physical exam. Key takeaways "W...

Medicare and Medicaid Understanding Medicare Wellness Visits: A Plain-English Explainer

Dr Priya Raghunathan

2 years ago

4 min read

They are a free chance to review your health risks, medicines and screenings, but they are not the same as a full physical exam. Key takeaways "W...

Medicare and Medicaid What the Guidance Really Says About Dual Eligibility

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

11 min read

Dual-eligible people often qualify for extra help with premiums and drug costs, but the two programs' rules can be confusing. Key takeaways Who p...

Medicare and Medicaid Why Dual Eligibility Matters, Explained Simply

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

Dual-eligible people often qualify for extra help with premiums and drug costs, but the two programs' rules can be confusing. Key takeaways Who p...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid Appeals: What the Evidence Actually Says

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

11 min read

Many denials are overturned on appeal, but each step has a strict deadline. Key takeaways Original Medicare: ask for a redetermination within 120 days...

Medicare and Medicaid Medicare and Medicaid Appeals, Explained Without the Jargon

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Many denials are overturned on appeal, but each step has a strict deadline. Key takeaways Original Medicare: ask for a redetermination within 120 days...

Substance Use and Recovery What the Guidance Really Says About Opioid Overdose and Naloxone

Dr Amara Nwosu

2 years ago

11 min read

Naloxone given by a bystander can save a life in the minutes before emergency help arrives, and it is now sold over the counter. Key takeaways Signs o...

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