…od. After you are feeling protected, come chat with us here at MedicareMall and learn how to feel even more protected with our Medigap plans. Original Medicare pays for many, but not all, health care services and supplies. A Medicare Supplement Insurance policy, sold by private companies, can help pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, like copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. We’ll help find the…
…these services for free, you need to go to a doctor who accepts Medicare “on assignment,” which means he or she has agreed to accept the Medicare approved rate as full payment. Other Preventive Services May be Covered with a Medicare Supplement Also, the tests are free only if they’re used at specified intervals. For example, prostate cancer PSA tests, once every 12 months for men over 50; or colonoscopy, once every 10 years, or every two years…
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…but only money used for Medicare-covered services counts toward the deductible. Medicare Advantage plans are optional Medicare plans offered by Medicare-approved private companies and available to people already enrolled in Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. Among the most popular Medicare Advantage options are Medicare Medical Savings Account (or MSA) Plans. Although MSA Plans provide policyholders a great deal of flexibility when it comes…
Medicare Access and CHIP Re-authorization Act (MACRA) What is MACRA? The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) is a federal law with changes to Medicare Supplement plans in all states, which goes into effect January 1, 2020. Have you heard? MACRA is a hot topic this year for the Medicare Supplement industry. Legislation and regulations can often be hard to understand, so we’re going to break it down into small pieces to help you…
Here is an important update provided by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as they continue to successfully mail newly-designed Medicare cards with the new Medicare Number. Nearly 35 million cards have been mailed as of August 31st. CMS is processing claims and eligibility requests with the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI), showing that providers are successfully using the new number. started mailing new cards to…
…nt cover. Medicare will be sending out new Medicare cards to over 60 million people throughout the United States starting in April 2018. Why are they sending new cards? On the current cards, the social security number of the Medicare recipient is the Medicare claim number. There have been many concerns that putting sensitive information on the card could lead to fraud and identity theft. If someone was able to get a hold of your card, they could…
…e about $650 a year. That’s real money, especially to seniors.” Also read our previous article on the Obamacare Ruling and Medicare If you would like to learn more about Medicare and find the best Medicare plan available, contact us today. You can also receive a list of your potential Medigap rates using our instant quote from. Obamacare Ruling and Medicare Explained © 2012 MedicareMall.com …
…for the foreseeable future. Given concerns about Medicare spending and Medicare coverage limits, however, it seems more advisable than ever for the growing Medicare-eligible population to give serious thought to investing in Medicare supplement insurance, which is designed to fill the gaps in Medicare coverage. Americans are living longer than ever, and too many people all across the country are learning the hard way that Original Medicare alone…
…u’re not one of them. Whether you’re retired or still active in the workforce, you need to be aware of the gaps in Medicare. Without a doubt, Medicare can be a lifesaver, but unless you go a step further and get the Longview Medicare supplement insurance you need, it could just be a matter of time until you regret it. No one’s future is guaranteed, but it’s best to be prepared for whatever might come your way. If you depend on Original Medicare…