Published by: Medicare Rights Center Once you know what you want from a primary care provider (PCP) or specialist, you may want a list of providers in your area from which to choose. You may ask for referrals from friends, relatives, coworkers, and/or neighbors. You can also check with your insurance plan, medical societies, hospitals, […]
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Published by: Medicare Interactive An Explanation of Benefits (EOB) is the notice that your Medicare Advantage Plan or Part D prescription drug plan typically sends you after you receive medical services or items. You only receive an EOB if you have Medicare Advantage or Part D. An EOB is not the same as a Medicare
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center It is usually best if someone enrolls in Medicare when they are first eligible. As you mentioned, many people who delay enrolling in Medicare must wait for the General Enrollment Period and then may owe a late enrollment penalty for life. Beginning this year, though, if someone misses a first-time
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It’s a good idea to plan ahead to smoothly transition from your Marketplace plan to Medicare. Published by: Medicare Rights Center For those that don’t know, the Health Insurance Marketplaces were created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) so that people with no insurance or not enough insurance could purchase health insurance. Qualified Health Plans
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Part B premiums and deductible are decreasing for 2023 Published by: medicareresources.org What is Medicare Part B? Medicare Part B picks up – to a large extent – where Medicare Part A leaves off. Part B coverage pays for a broad range of medically necessary services that aren’t picked up by inpatient coverage – even
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Published by: Social Security Administration Changes are coming next year for Medicare Part B coverage. What is not changing: If you are eligible at age 65, your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP): Begins three months before your 65th birthday. Includes the month of your 65th birthday. Ends three months after your 65th birthday. If you are
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center TRICARE is a health insurance program provided by the federal government to active duty and retired military personnel and their family members. There are many different TRICARE programs. TRICARE for Life (TFL) is a program for Medicare-eligible military retirees and their dependents. TFL acts as a supplement to Medicare. This
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center It’s important to choose a Medicare Advantage Plan that fits your unique needs. Even if your friend or family member loves their Medicare Advantage Plan, it might not work well for you. There are numerous questions you can ask about a plan to determine if it would be a good
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Fall Open Enrollment begins October 15 and ends December 7 each year. (You also might hear it be called Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period or Annual Election Period.) You can make changes to your health insurance coverage during this time, including adding, dropping, or changing your Medicare Advantage and Part D
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Published by: Medicare Rights Center Hospice is a program of end-of-life pain management and comfort care for those with a terminal illness. Medicare’s hospice benefit is primarily home-based and covers end-of-life palliative treatment, including support for one’s physical, emotional, and other needs. It is important to remember that the goal of hospice is to help
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