Op-Ed: Fraudsters target Medicare beneficiaries with schemes to sell unnecessary equipment, like back, knee or wrist braces.

Be wary of phone calls or ads claiming “qualification” for free or low-cost braces. Scammers may try to collect seniors’ Medicare information to bill for unnecessary equipment.

For now, seniors need to be on guard whenever they answer the phone. "The best advice we have is to make sure to ask all of ...

Sybil Hawkins flips through a Medicare booklet along with other mail she received about enrollment in her Dallas home on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Hawkins uses the services offered by The Senior ...

Android phones and iPhones can be made senior-friendly ... you get a replacement. Medicare does pay for cellphones, but not for everyone. To qualify for a free phone, you must also be enrolled ...

Part B Premium: While Medicare Part A, which pays for hospital care, is premium-free for most beneficiaries ... costs or call 800-633-4227. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I know there will be ... Part B premium While Medicare Part A, which pays for hospital care, is premium-free for most beneficiaries, Part B, which covers doctor visits and ...

Many in their 70s and 80s still can’t wait to try the latest and greatest phones ... a lag-free experience for everyday tasks. Call quality is another essential consideration for seniors ...

Medicaid is the most affordable plan for seniors and retirees who have low incomes. Medicaid offers free health insurance to people who earn a low income. Even if you already have Medicare, you can ...

Boston, Dec. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expert Consumers, a trusted source for in-depth reviews and consumer insights, has named Tello the best phone plan for seniors in 2024, publishing an ...