Medicare Updates
What is Medicare Part C?
There are four parts of Medicare. In general: Inpatient hospital coverage = Medicare Part A Outpatient medical coverage = Medicare Part B Alternative benefit form to Original Medicare that offers extra benefits = Medicare Part C Prescription drug coverage =Medicare Part D Today, we will be looking further into Medicare Part C. Medicare Part C is also known as Medicare Advantage. It’s an alternative benefit to Original Medicare. Medicare [...]
What is Medicare Part A?
There are four parts of Medicare. In general: Part A = inpatient hospital coverage Part B = outpatient medical coverage Part C = an alternative benefit form to Original Medicare that offers extra benefits Part D = prescription drug coverage Today, we will be looking further into Medicare Part A. What does Medicare Part A cover? Inpatient care in a hospital: This includes all care you receive after being [...]
Qualifying for Medicare Under the Age of 65
Many people think they are only eligible for Medicare when they turn 65, but there are many people who are entitled to incredible benefits, under the age of 65, who don’t know they qualify for these benefits. That’s right, benefits like: Premiums starting at $0 per month Coverage for copays and deductibles Prescription drugs Dental Vision Hearing And transportation to the doctor and pharmacy One way to know if [...]
What Medicare Benefits are Available for People with Disabilities?
Coverage is the same for people who qualify for Medicare due to disability as it is for those who qualify based on age (turning 65). This includes people with dementia, mental illness, ALS, MS and other long-term and chronic conditions. There are no illnesses or underlying conditions that disqualify people for Medicare coverage. Because of this, millions of Americans under the age of 65 and already on Medicare can [...]
What is Medicare?
While Medicare is likely a term you’ve heard, you might not exactly know what it is. And with that, you might not be sure if you are eligible and or when and how to enroll. In simple terms, Medicare is a government health care program for people 65 and over. What people don’t know is that millions of people under the age of 65 may also be eligible for [...]
Comparing Original Medicare and Advantage Options
When enrolling for Medicare, we are all faced with two options: Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan. Which should you elect? This blog will compare the two plans to help you make a decision. In some ways, the plans are very similar, but they each have their unique benefits. In short, Original is the traditional program offered directly through the federal government. Advantage are the private plans that [...]
What is Medicare Part B?
There are four parts of Medicare. In general: Part A = inpatient hospital coverage Part B = outpatient medical coverage Part C = an alternative benefit form to Original Medicare that offers extra benefits Part D = prescription drug coverage Today, we will be looking further into Medicare Part B. What does Medicare Part B cover? Medicare Part B coverage provides you access to outpatient medical services. Part B covers preventive care [...]