Under Original Medicare Part A & Part B, the following are NOT covered: Hearing aids or exams for fitting hearing aids. Most dental care, dental procedures, or supplies, like cleanings, fillings, tooth extractions, dentures, dental plates, or other dental devices. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) will pay for certain dental services you get when you’re […]
In some respects, yes. There are Medicare Advantage plans available that have premiums that are $0. However, it is important to know that it does not mean that all of your care is free. You may not have a plan premium to pay, but you will still have to pay your Medicare Part B premium. […]
Medicare rates Medicare Advantage and Part D (prescription drug plans) using something called Medicare stars. A 5-star rating is the best, while a 1-star rating is the worst. When you’re trying to choose a Medicare Advantage or Part D (prescription drug) plan, all the choices can be overwhelming. The star rating program was put in […]
First off, let’s define what Medicare assignment is and the impact it can have on your out-of-pocket costs. One of the most significant potential gaps in Original Medicare is healthcare providers’ ability to bill you for something called excess charges if they don’t accept Medicare Assignment. They may still accept you as a Medicare patient, […]
The answer to this question depends on the type of Medicare plan you have. When we talk about Medicare plans with networks, we are generally talking about Medicare Advantage HMO, HMO-POS, or PPO plans. HMO stands for Health Maintenance Organization and is a type of plan that requires you to see doctors in its network. […]
Medigap plans, also called Medicare Supplement plans, are designed to work alongside Original Medicare and reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Original Medicare only covers about 80% of your Medicare Part B health care expenses. That leaves you responsible for paying for the additional 20%, which can be costly if you are diagnosed with a severe illness. […]
If you are enrolled in Original Medicare and wish to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, you can do so during the Medicare Advantage Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). AEP takes place every year from October 15th through December 7th. If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan during AEP, it will be effective January 1st […]
The process for changing your Medicare coverage depends on the type of plan you have. For Medicare Advantage and Part-D, unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), you can switch to any other Medicare Advantage plan available in your area during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP). AEP takes place every year from October […]
If you are still working at 65 and have health insurance through your employer or a union, the answer depends on the size of the company you work for. If your employer has fewer than 20 employees, Medicare is your primary insurance. In this case, you will need both Part A & B since Medicare […]
You may incur a Part D late enrollment penalty if, for any continuous period of 63 days or more after your Initial Enrollment Period is over, you go without one of the following: A Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) A Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) (like an HMO or PPO) or another Medicare health […]
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