Got New Coverage for the New Year?
If you made changes to your Medicare plan during Medicare Open Enrollment, you may be wondering what’s next. About 10 days after you enroll, you may get a phone call or letter from your Medicare...
View ArticleMedicare Part D Donut Hole Ending 2020
What Happens When the Medicare Part D Donut Hole Ends in 2020? Starting in 2020, the standard Part D benefit amount set by Medicare will extend from the initial payment stage through the donut hole. In...
View ArticleWill Medicare Cover a CPAP Machine?
Medicare covers CPAP machines used to treat sleep apnea under the durable medical equipment benefit. To qualify for CPAP coverage, you must meet the following requirements: The post Will Medicare Cover...
View ArticleDoes Medicare Cover Emergency Room Visits?
Yes, Medicare covers emergency room visits for injuries, sudden illnesses or an illness that gets worse quickly. And, since emergencies may occur anytime and anywhere, Medicare coverage for ER visits...
View ArticleHow Much Does Medicare Part B Cost?
Medicare Part B covers doctor visits, lab tests, preventive screenings and other outpatient health care services. Part B costs include a monthly premium, an annual deductible and coinsurance for most...
View Article5 Ways to Pay Your Medicare Part B Premium
If you’re like most people, you don’t pay a monthly premium for your Medicare Part A. However, if you have Medicare Part B and you are receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits,...
View ArticleDoes Medicare Cover a Chiropractor?
Medicare covers a chiropractor specifically for manual manipulation of the spine to correct a subluxation. Original Medicare (Parts A & B) does not cover other services or tests ordered by a...
View ArticleCan Medicare Help with COPD?
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View ArticleWhat is a PDP (Prescription Drug Plan)?
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are also known as PDPs. These are standalone plans that can be purchased through private insurance companies. PDPs provide coverage for prescription drugs and...
View ArticleParts of Medicare Basics – Part A
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View ArticleHow to Avoid Paying Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
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View ArticleUnderstanding Your Medicare Plan
Did you recently enroll in Medicare for the first time? Did you change your Medicare coverage during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period last fall? Or, did your plan provider make changes to the...
View ArticleParts of Medicare Basics – Part B
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View ArticleDoes Medicare Cover Allergy Testing?
Allergies happen to almost everyone it seems nowadays. Whether it’s seasonal, environmental, food or just a random occurrence, at some point, you may need allergy tests, shots or medication to help...
View ArticleYour 5-Point Checklist for Choosing a Medicare Part D Plan
You may be sifting through endless mailings, emails and ads lately, each touting the benefits of this or that Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. It may be time to narrow your options and select a...
View ArticleParts of Medicare Basics – Part C (Medicare Advantage)
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View ArticleMedicare Coverage for Mammograms
Mammograms may rival colonoscopies for the least-favorite screening test among women. In spite of this, many women stick to a regular schedule of getting them—and with good reason. The post Medicare...
View ArticleDoes Medicare Part A Cost Anything?
Medicare Part A costs will vary person-to-person, but for most people, Medicare Part A is premium-free. It still has a deductible, which you pay per benefit period, and it also requires copays for...
View ArticleWhat Telehealth Services Does Medicare Offer?
Today, more and more health care providers are offering telehealth services. Telehealth services are virtual visits with a provider using a computer, tablet or phone. Your visit might include audio and...
View ArticleParts of Medicare Basics – Part D Prescription Drug Coverage
The best place to start learning about Medicare is with the basics – with Parts A, B, C and D. As the final part of our Medicare Basics series, this blog is about Medicare Part D. The post Parts of...
View ArticleWill Medicare Cover Prescription Lenses, Glasses or Sunglasses?
Generally, Original Medicare (Parts A & B) will not help pay for prescription sunglasses, contact lenses or eyeglasses. However, eyeglasses or other corrective lenses may be covered in cases where...
View ArticleColon Cancer Screening Tests Without the Ouch
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View ArticleWhat Does Medicare Cover After A Stroke?
Each year, more than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. And because the major side of effects from a stroke can include problems with balance, hearing or vision, paralysis, decreased mobility...
View ArticleDual Special Needs Plan: For People with Medicare & Medicaid
Some people are eligible to have both Medicare and Medicaid. These people are considered “dual eligible,” and they also qualify to enroll in a special kind of Medicare Advantage plan known as a Dual...
View ArticleMedicare Coverage for Cancer Screenings, Chemo and Radiation
There are a lot of different kinds of cancers to be aware of as you age, and preventative screenings are important. And if you are diagnosed, chemotherapy and radiation may be part of your treatment...
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