If your doctor doesn’t accept Medicare assignment, they can charge you up to 15% more than the Medicare-approved amount. This is called the Part B excess charge. Eight states have banned Medicare Part ...

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Medicare Parts A and B make up Original Medicare. While Part A covers health care that happens while you're in the hospital, Part B covers medical care in non-hospital settings. This includes doctor ...

Medicare Advantage, also called Part C, is an alternative to Original Medicare (parts A and B). Part C plans are offered by private insurers. Original Medicare includes only Part A (hospital insurance ...

Some retirees prefer a phased retirement, in which they can slowly transition out of the workforce. Some occupations lend themselves well to part-time work. Retirees looking for an encore career may ...