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 [...]
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, incredible benefits such as: 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 [...]
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 [...]
If you’re looking to claim Social Security benefits any time in the near future, we understand it can be confusing and overwhelming to say the very least. With that said, it is out hope that this blog will help answer some of the questions you might have. Let’s start with pop quiz, history edition. Do you know which president signed the Social Security Act into law on Aug. 14, [...]
“Age is not how old you are, but how many years you’ve had fun.” -Matt Maldre Many people have a negative perception of turning older. Wrinkles, gray hair, hearing and vision loss, and more medical issues are all things that come to mind to many, but there are also many positive aspects to turning older worth looking forward to. If you don’t believe us, consider these 5 things to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]