Are you wondering why you need a Medicare agent? Or maybe you’re asking yourself the difference between a Medicare agent and another type of health insurance advisor. Either way, a Medicare agent can help you navigate the sea of information generated by the hundreds of different health plans and providers available today. For some people, …
What is medicare Part D? Part D is a prescription drug plan that helps you pay for your medications. Part D is optional and you are not required to enroll. However, if you join you may lower your costs and along with a supplement plan, it can help protect against higher costs in case of …
What is medicare? Medicare parts A, B, C, D. Most of us have heard the terms mentioned but what does each part actually mean? To explain, let’s get back to the basics first. What is Medicare? Medicare is a U.S. federal health program that is divided into two main parts, Medicare Part A and B. …
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Medicare Part A and Part B cover many different healthcare expenses. But, it does not cover everything. Along with these covered health services, recipients often are responsible for a variety of copayments and deductibles. Routine vision and dental visits, prescription drugs, are also not covered by Medicare A and B. With just Original Medicare, you …
How Do You Qualify For Medicare Part A and B? To be eligible for Medicare a person must meet certain requirements. Medicare is health insurance for:• People 65 or older• Certain people under 65 with disabilities• People of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (permanent kidneyfailure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant)
Medicare Advantage plans, also known as “Part C”, is another option to get your Part A and Part B Coverage. These plans are offered through Medicare-approved private companies. Medicare then pays these companies to cover your Medicare benefits. Most Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug coverage ( Part D) and will provide all of your …
Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap, helps “fill” the gaps that Original Medicare ( Medicare Part A & Part B) does not cover. A Medicare Supplement Insurance will help cover some of the remaining costs of health care services such as: Deductibles Coinsurance Copayments
Making sense of the A,B, C’s of Medicare Medicare is confusing and can be a complicated topic to understand. To make it easier let us break it down into individual parts. Part A – Hospital Coverage Medicare Part A covers inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility, hospice, lab tests, surgery, home health care. Part B …
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