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Why Should I Enroll in Medicare if I Already Have Insurance?
Is it to your advantage to enroll in Medicare if you already have health insurance? The short answer is yes, in most cases. If you qualify for Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), it typically doesn’t cost anything to enroll. The vast majority of people receive premium-free Part A, so even if you have existing health […]
Enrollment Periods for Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans
You can choose to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug Plan during your Initial Enrollment Period, Annual Election Period, Special Enrollment Period, or the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) If your Medicare eligibility begins when you’re 65, your Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before the month […]
How Do I Leave a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Open Enrollment Period An Open Enrollment Period, available every year, allows you to drop your Medicare Advantage plan, switch plans, or make changes in your existing plan. Open enrollment takes place from mid-October until early December, with changes taking effect Jan. 1 of the following calendar year. Open enrollment provides a great opportunity to reassess […]
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Medicare Preventive Services
Depression Screening Few things are more important than preventive care when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to serious conditions such as cancer […]
Medicare Preventive Services
Colon Cancer Screenings Few things are more important than Preventive Care when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to such a serious condition […]
Medicare Preventive Services
Flu Shots Few things are more important than Preventive Services when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to serious conditions such as cancer […]
Medicare Preventive Services
Glaucoma Test Few things are more important than Preventive Care when it comes to maintaining your health. Regular checkups and diagnostic procedures are the key to detecting many health concerns in their earliest stages, when the prognosis and chances for a full recovery are best. Especially when it comes to serious conditions such as cancer […]
Medicare Preventive Services
Diabetes Supplies Many adults, diagnosed during childhood or early adulthood with Type 1 (juvenile-onset) diabetes, have been dealing with the condition most of their lives. They’ve dealt with the symptoms—thirst and hunger, fatigue, frequent urination, loss of feeling in the feet, and more—and gotten accustomed to the daily injections, careful diet, and frequent monitoring normally […]
What is Medicare Advantage?
Understanding Medicare Advantage: What You Need to Know https://youtu.be/zLTZWcgqWOE Many people have been asking, “What exactly is Medicare Advantage?” Medicare Advantage Plans (Medicare Part C) are optional Medicare plans offered by Medicare-approved private companies and available to people already enrolled in Medicare Part A (hospital) and Medicare Part B (medical). If you enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan, your plan […]