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Scott Dershowitz, LMSW, CMC

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board
Scott Dershowitz, LMSW, CMC, is a licensed social worker, geriatric care manager, and aging life care consultant based in New York City.
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Late medical bills - How long does a medical provider have to bill you
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How to deal with late medical bills

You might be surprised how long providers have to send you a bill
Rx pill bottle: Does Medicare cover Eliquis?
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How much does Eliquis cost with Medicare?

Eliquis can still be expensive with Medicare coverage. Here’s how to save.
Medicare card: What is a Medicare formulary?
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What is a Medicare formulary?

A formulary is a list of drugs covered by Medicare. It varies by plan and can change through the year.
Medicare card with stethoscope and notepad: What are the 4 parts of Medicare?
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What are the 4 parts of Medicare?

Compare the four parts of Medicare to determine the type of Medicare plan you need
Prescription pill bottle: Does Medicare cover prescriptions?
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Does Medicare cover prescriptions?

Enroll in Medicare Part D or a Part C plan with drug coverage to get the best coverage of prescription drugs
Hundred dollar bill and Medicare card: What is the Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty?
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How to avoid the Medicare Part D penalty

The Medicare Part D late enrollment penalty can permanently increase your monthly premium if you enroll in Part D after the Initial Enrollment Period, but there are ways to avoid it
Medicare insurance card: What is Medicare Advantage?
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What is Medicare Advantage?

Medicare Part C is provided by private insurers and may include benefits that Original Medicare does not
Clipboard with bar charts and graphs: Get updated long-term care statistics
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Long-term care statistics 2024

There are 65,600 regulated long-term care facilities in the U.S. About 70% of seniors will need some type of long-term care. Get updated assisted living and nursing home statistics here.
Man with questioning expression: How well do Americans know Medicare?
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How well do Americans understand Medicare?

65% of survey takers—including 12% of Medicare-eligible respondents—said they would not know which part(s) of Medicare they should enroll in, according to SingleCare's latest survey
Pneumonia vaccine: Does Medicare cover pneumonia shots?
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Does Medicare cover pneumonia shots?

Medicare covers pneumonia shots, but you must have Medicare Part B to get a free Prevnar 13 or Pneumovax 23 vaccine
Doctor holding stethoscope and clipboard with Medicaid written on it
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What is Medicaid?

Medicaid offers affordable health care to millions of low-income Americans. Find out if you qualify.
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