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Observation status is billed as outpatient care, and that time does not count toward the three-day inpatient stay Medicare requires before it covers a skilled nursing facility. Here is a plain-English 2026 guide for Greensboro and Piedmont families: the SNF trap, the MOON, the narrow new waiver, and your now-permanent right to appeal.
Medicare IRMAA 2026 is a surcharge on Part B and Part D for higher earners. Here are the income brackets, why 2024 income counts, and how to appeal.
Medicare Savings Programs and Extra Help can cover your Part B premium, deductibles, and prescription costs. Here is who qualifies in 2026 and how NC seniors apply.
The 2026 Medicare Part D out-of-pocket cap is $2,100. Here is what happens after you reach it, and how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan works.
Medicare's new GLP-1 Bridge lets eligible seniors pay $50 a month for certain weight-loss drugs through 2027. Here is who qualifies, what it costs, and its limits.
