Doctors must opt-in for Medicare and agree to accept their plans as payment for services. Opting into Medicare means that they agree to the service terms set by the Federal government.

If a doctor doesn't accept Medicare, you can choose to see them and pay more, or find a different provider. Medicare has an online directory of participating providers.

Medicare, the federal health insurance program designed to cover people age 65 and older (and some younger individuals with qualifying disabilities), provides health insurance for many ...

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There are two main ways to get coverage: either through original Medicare or Medicare Advantage. Open enrollment for traditional Medicare is Oct. 15 though Dec. 7. For people who have a Medicare ...

Doctors and other healthcare professionals have the options to limit the number of people with Medicare they accept at their practice. Learn more here.

Many doctors face another cut in Medicare reimbursements That drop in payments has a ripple effect through the health care system. It’s particularly hard on small, rural practices, some doctors say.