I recently enrolled in Medicare. This week, I went to see my primary care doctor and his office manager informed me that they ...

To file a Medicare claim, a person must download and fill out the appropriate CMS form and submit it to the Medicare administrative contractor in their state. It may take up to 60 days for Medicare to ...

Usually, a person or their healthcare professional must file a claim within a year of the person receiving care, but certain situations may extend timely filing. If Medicare rejects the claim, a ...

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

If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be happy to know that many appeals are successful, so it’s definitely worth your time. But before going ...

If a person with Original Medicare disagrees with Medicare’s coverage decision, payment decision, or payment amount, they can complete and submit a Medicare appeal form. When a doctor, healthcare ...

I recently enrolled in Medicare. This week, I went to see my primary care doctor, and his office manager informed me that the doctor is no longer accepting it. Instead, I will have to pay the complete ...

What steps do I need to take to appeal a denied Medicare claim? Frustrated Retiree Dear Frustrated, If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision made by Medicare, you can appeal, and you’ll be ...