Terms that will help You Navigate the Medicare Maze The following are terms meant to help you better understand Medicare. If you have any questions about Medicare or what Medicare Supplement Insurance can do for you, contact MedicareMall now. Benefit Period Coinsurance Co-payment Creditable Prescription Drug Coverage Critical Access Hospital Custodial Care Deductible Extra Help Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Institution Lifetime Reserve Days…
…m paying any premium for Part A coverage because they paid into this amount during their working years. The Medicare Part A deductible is set at $1,316 per benefit period in 2017, though the deductible is fully covered under Medicare supplement plans (see below). In 2017 most Medicare beneficiaries pay a Part B premium of $134 per month. Once enrolled in Original Medicare, you’ll have the option of signing up for: Medicare Part C Medicare Part C…
…t costs, and many people decide improved hearing is a luxury they just can’t afford. Is there other coverage that can fill this Medicare gap? Fortunately, there is additional coverage that helps address hearing health. While Medicare supplement plans provide great coverage to fill many of the gaps in Medicare coverage, Medicare supplements are not the answer to the problem we’re addressing here. Medicare supplements, also called Medigap, will…
…red costs for the first 60 days. Beneficiaries in a skilled nursing facility saw an increase in their daily coinsurance for days 21-100 of $3 from 2017. Lifetime reserve days have increased from $658 to $670 per day. Compare Medicare Plans Now Medicare Part B The annual deductible for Medicare Part B has stayed the same for 2018, as have the standard premiums. However, there are a few major changes to take note of. Hold Harmless Those who are…
…re. The Solution? Medigap insurance is designed specifically to fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage—and that’s just what it does! MedicareMall offers all the Victoria Medigap policy options, including Plan A, which every Medicare supplement insurance company is required by law to offer anyone eligible for Medicare, and the highly popular Plan F, designed to fill all the high-risk gaps in basic Medicare coverage. With Plan F you won’t have to…
…licensed, bonded Medicare Advantage representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Medicare Advantage or any other aspect of senior healthcare. While some seniors prefer the greater flexibility that Medicare supplement plans offer, Medicare Advantage may be exactly what you are looking for if you intend to depend primarily on network doctors in your area. If you are unsure which Medicare Advantage plan is your best…
…licensed, bonded Medicare Advantage representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Medicare Advantage or any other aspect of senior healthcare. While some people prefer the greater flexibility that Medicare supplement plans offer, Medicare Advantage may be exactly what you are looking for if you intend to depend primarily on network doctors in your area. To learn more about Medicare Advantage, contact MedicareMall and…
…licensed, bonded Medicare Advantage representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Medicare Advantage or any other aspect of senior healthcare. While some seniors prefer the greater flexibility that Medicare supplement plans offer, Medicare Advantage may be exactly what you are looking for if you intend to depend primarily on network doctors in your area. If you are unsure which Medicare Advantage plan is your best…
…eniors, the AARP offers a variety of Medicare and Medigap plans at a good price. MedicareMall is proud to collaborate with this fine nonpartisan, nonprofit organization in making a variety of AARP Medicare insurance and AARP Medicare supplement plans available to our clients. Yes, I want to see my AARP Medicare Plan options Medicare insurance plans offered by the AARP include: Medicare Advantage Medicare Advantage plans are…
…licensed, bonded Medicare Advantage representatives will be happy to answer any questions you may have about Medicare Advantage or any other aspect of senior healthcare. While some people prefer the greater flexibility that Medicare supplement plans offer, Medicare Advantage may be exactly what you are looking for if you intend to depend primarily on network doctors in your area. If you are unsure which Medicare Advantage plan is the best…