Thursday, 8 October, 2026
Why one eye exam may be covered and another is not Original Medicare generally does not cover a routine eye refraction used to determine a prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses. But Part B may cover examinations, tests, and treatment for certain diseases or medical risks. The difference is usually […]
The dental gap surprises many new beneficiaries Many retirees assume that Medicare will cover teeth the same way Part B covers other parts of the body. Original Medicare generally does not. Routine cleanings, fillings, most extractions, crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants are generally not covered by Original Medicare. A […]
Medicare is individual coverage—even for married couples Medicare does not offer a family plan. Each spouse enrolls separately, receives a separate Medicare number, chooses separate coverage, and pays individual premiums and out-of-pocket costs. A husband and wife do not have to select the same Medicare Advantage, Part D, or Medigap […]
“Covered” does not mean “free” Medicare pays a large share of eligible medical expenses, but beneficiaries may still owe premiums, deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance. They may also pay the full cost of services Medicare does not cover. For retirees living on a fixed income, the most important lesson is this: […]
Medicare is not one policy, one bill, or one decision. It is a collection of benefits, deadlines, costs, and private-plan choices that can affect a retiree for years. This eight-part Huutri.org series is designed to help older adults, spouses, adult children, and caregivers understand the questions they should ask before […]
The new GENEROUS model could reduce what federal and state Medicaid programs pay for certain brand-name drugs. But it does not mean every prescription—or every senior’s pharmacy bill—will immediately become cheaper. Published: September 21, 2026 President Donald Trump announced on September 18 that every state will participate in a new […]
The capture of accused laboratory owner Emylee Thai in Vietnam has attracted considerable attention in Orange County’s Vietnamese American community. Thai allegedly lived in both Orange County, California, and Harris County, Texas. She owned or controlled ApolloMDx, later renamed Artemis DNA TX, and an affiliated laboratory based in Orange County. […]
The Orange County–connected laboratory owner was wanted for nearly four years, but federal authorities have not yet confirmed her extradition to the United States The FBI announced on September 14, 2026, that Emylee Thai, an Orange County and Houston laboratory owner accused of participating in a massive Medicare genetic-testing and […]
Original Medicare pays a large portion of approved medical expenses—but not everything. Beneficiaries may still be responsible for hospital deductibles, copayments and generally 20% of Medicare-approved outpatient costs. Original Medicare also has no annual out-of-pocket limit. Medicare Supplement Insurance, commonly called “Medigap,” helps pay some of these remaining expenses. What […]
Initial Enrollment Period, 2026 costs, plan choices, and the rules that are easy to confuse The short answer: Your Initial Enrollment Period usually lasts seven months: the three months before the month you turn 65, your birthday month, and the three months after. Enroll before your birthday month when possible […]