To qualify for Medicare Part A, you must have worked enough (at least 10 years) to be eligible for Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) cash benefits. A person receiving Social Security or RRB benefits for at least four months before turning 65 doesn’t need to apply for Part A; they’re automatically enrolled when … Read more
CMS recently proposed significant changes to Medicare’s 2024 coverage of PET scans. Previously, Medicare only covered amyloid PET scans under the coverage with evidence development (CED) program, which limited their use to individuals participating in clinical trials. However, in October 2023, CMS announced its intention to remove these restrictions, empowering regional Medicare administrators called Medicare … Read more
By Brad Sorensen, CFA OTC:BSEM READ THE FULL BSEM RESEARCH REPORT We don’t often write about short-term movements in stocks we cover but the move in BioStem Technologies, Inc. (OTC:BSEM) has coincided with what seems to have been perceived as a fundamental change in the company and we want to make sure investors know the … Read more
The numbers seem unreal. Medicare patients’ use of telehealth jumped 63-fold in 2020 compared to 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government eased restrictions on telehealth for older adults in traditional Medicare. This helped more Medicare patients get care while staying safe at home. High rates of telehealth use among all Medicare patients continued … Read more
TDI experts answer Texans’ top auto insurance questions. What should auto insurance cost, and what’s the best kind to get? To answer a question about cost, you need to know what a policy covers first. TDI’s automotive insurance guide can help, and there’s a policy comparison tool at www.opic.texas.gov. It’s important to know what you … Read more
