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How Much Do They Take Out for my Medicare?

Payroll Deductions and Other Costs A lot of people are unsure about what Medicare costs—not only for those currently enrolled in Medicare, but for people not yet receiving Medicare benefits who are paying into the system. Following are answers to a couple of important questions we hear from time to time about Medicare-related costs the […]

What is Medicare?

In case you’ve never given any thought to Medicare until now, let’s start from scratch. Medicare, established in 1965, is a US federal government program providing health insurance coverage to Americans 65 and older, people under 65 with disabilities, and individuals with end-stage renal disease. How does enrollment in Medicare work? Most Americans become eligible […]

Medicare Enrollment Forms

Forms Although there’s a lot about Medicare that can be confusing, you’ll be happy to see how easy it is to enroll in Medicare. When can I enroll? Most Americans are first eligible for Medicare when they turn 65, though some people are eligible earlier due to disability. If you’re like the majority of Americans […]

Medicare Part B Reimbursement

Every dollar counts, especially when you’re living on a fixed income. Without a doubt, Medicare is one of the best deals around for seniors across the country, but for some it’s an especially sweet deal. Medicare Part  premiums are currently set at $99.90 for most seniors with Medicare. That’s not expensive for what it covers, […]

How Do I Get on Medicare?

Enrolling in Medicare isn’t as difficult as you may think.

How Do I Replace a Lost or Missing Medicare Card?

For as long as you’ve had Medicare, you’ve known how important your red, white, and blue Medicare card can be. Your Medicare card is your best proof that you’re covered by Medicare insurance. You’ve used your card to receive a variety of health care services, and you’ve never had a problem with your Medicare card. But now you’ve lost […]

Medicare Reform – A Work in Progress

The DNC, RNC, and Medicare

If you’re like a lot of Americans, you’ve had more than your fill of political conventions as Election 2012 approaches.

Medicare Part F or Plan F?

A lot of people who learn about Medicare Plan F like what they hear. That’s no surprise, because Plan F has earned a well-deserved reputation over the years as the benchmark of Medicare Supplement Plans. Those same people, perhaps a little confused by the alphabet-soup nature of Medicare lingo, sometimes type “Medicare Part F” into […]

What Happens If I Delay Enrolling in Medicare?

When Are You Eligible for Medicare? Americans are currently eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65, though there is ongoing discussion about potentially increasing the age requirement to 67 in the future. Some individuals qualify for Medicare earlier due to disability or specific medical conditions, but for most, Medicare coverage starts at age 65. Is […]