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Medicare Lost Cards
Nearly a quarter of a million Americans contact the Social Security Administration to replace Medicare lost cards every year. If you are among the many people whose red, white, and blue Medicare cards have been lost, stolen, or damaged, here is what you need to know. How Can You Replace a Lost Medicare Card? You […]
Medicare and You 2013
An Excellent Overview of the Entire Medicare Program The official US government Medicare handbook, Medicare & You, provides an excellent overview of the entire Medicare program. The 2013 edition below provides the most current information available on enrollment, Medicare choices, coverage, payment responsibilities, and government programs designed to help pay certain costs. You’ll also learn […]
Veterans Benefits and Medicare
If you’re a veteran with active-duty service in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, you may qualify for United States Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) health benefits.
2013 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period
During the recent Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) you had several healthcare options to consider, including:
Medicare Diabetic Supplies
Whether you’re dealing with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, Medicare will cover certain diabetic supplies. These include: blood sugar testing monitors blood sugar test strips lancet devices and lancets blood sugar control solutions To receive your Medicare-covered diabetic supplies, you need a prescription from your doctor stating that you have been diagnosed with diabetes. […]
Is Medicare Mandatory at Age 65?
Although you’re not required to enroll in Medicare at age 65, you’re well advised to do so in nearly every situation. If you currently have private health insurance: Most Americans are eligible for retirement insurance benefits several years before they’re eligible for Medicare, and many have little choice but to enroll in private health insurance […]
New To Medicare?
Medicare is as easy as A, B, C … and D You may be new to Medicare, but there’s no need to be overwhelmed by all the options and choices Medicare throws at you. True, Medicare may sound a bit like alphabet soup with all the letters associated with the various Medicare parts and plans, […]
New To Medicare?
Medicare is as easy as A, B, C … and D Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans Medicare Supplement (or Medigap) plans are designed to help fill the gaps in Original Medicare coverage. Medigap plans are sold by private insurance companies to people already enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. The alphabet-soup analogy really holds true […]
2013 Traditional Medicare Changes
Changes to traditional Medicare rates are upon us once again as we head into 2013. As you probably know, premiums and deductibles for both Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B fluctuate from year to year. Just as you were getting used to those 2012 Medicare rates, it’s time to examine changes in Medicare copayment […]
Medicare Group Plans
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