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Medicare and the Coronavirus Though the office is closed we will continue to service your Medicare insurance needs via the phone, email, and texts. I also wanted to update everyone on Medicare on what Medicare will cover concerning testing and other Medicare-related...

Understanding Medicare can be a daunting task. Not only are there many Medicare options, but Medicare jargon can be confusing. There is Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Drug Plans. Below is important information for...

Many people wonder if Medicare will cover Home Health Services. The good news is yes, Medicare will cover services that were once only offered only in a hospital or a doctor’s office. Before Medicare will cover health care services in your home you must meet certain...

CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has released the 2020 Medicare Costs for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. The Medicare Part A inpatient hospital deductible will increase to $1,408.00, an increase of $44.00 from the 2019 deductible. Unlike the...

As we approach the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) that runs from October 15 thru December 7, you are going to start receiving a ton of mail. Plans in your area, your current Medicare Advantage or your Medicare Prescription Drug plan and possibly mail from...

This article explains the coverage of diabetic supplies and services that are covered under Original Medicare along with a  Medicare Prescription Drug plan (Part D) Original Medicare is fee-for-service coverage. Medicare will usually pay the hospitals, doctors, and...

Like most answers that involve Medicare, it depends.   The Basics Let us start with the Medicare basics. When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare. Upon turning 65, you have a seven-month window to enroll in Medicare that begins three months before you...

What is a second opinion? A second opinion is when you talk with a doctor other than your regular doctor to get another opinion on a particular health problem and their treatment options. When your doctor advises you that you have a health problem that requires...

CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has released the 2019 premiums for Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient services (Part B). The Part A inpatient hospital deductible will increase to $1,364.00, an increase of $24.00 from the...

Recently I needed to see a specialist for a medical problem I was experiencing. After several visits, the problem was resolved and I am now good as new. After the first visit, the doctor’s office sent an invitation to create an account on their website where I would...

Note The information in this article only applies to people with Original Medicare or people with Original Medicare along with a Medicare Supplement. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan or another type of plan, contact your plan provider. Medicare Part B Medicare...

There are three ways to check the status of your new Medicare card. Check out the map at the gov website to see if the Medicare.gov mailings in your state have begun. Check your email. You will receive an email when the new Medicare cards start mailing in your state....

Are you looking for a doctor who accepts Medicare? If so you may want to use the Medicare Physician Compare tool as all physicians listed in Physician Compare take part in Medicare. There are three ways to research or select a doctor using the Medicare Physician...

 I have been hearing inaccurate rumors about the new Medicare cards so here’s the real information. There will be no change in your Medicare benefits and there is no charge for your new Medicare card. Your new card will no longer have your Social Security number....