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 ...

Out-of-pocket costs for prescription medications will be capped at $2,000 a year for seniors on Medicare Part D. Part D is a voluntary program that pays for prescription drug medication that covers ...

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 ...

San Antonio’s Department of Human Services Senior Division has invested heavily into a series of programs at the city’s 12 ...

We’re thrilled that beginning in 2025, Americans on Medicare will have a $2,000 per year out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs. Many seniors currently pay thousands of dollars a year for ...

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 ...

From our readers Dr. Mehmet Oz has been nominated to be head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ... city or town where you live, email and phone number. We never print anonymous ...

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 ...