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Medicare And Travel Outside The United States?
In most situations, Medicare won’t pay for health care or supplies you get outside the United States.
Medicare Part B Premiums
Original Medicare consists of two parts Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance).
Watch Out For Medicare Scams
With 60 million people on Medicare, they present a huge target for scammers looking to steal personal information or defraud Medicare.
Medicare Basics
Original Medicare consists of Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance and Medicare Part B medical insurance.
COBRA and Medicare
COBRA stands for Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act and requires employers with 20 or more employees to offer an 18-month continuation of group health coverage.
Colorado Special Enrollment Period
A Colorado Special Enrollment Period (SEP) will run from January 1, 2021, to June 30, 2021. During this time, you will be able to change from Medicare Supplement Plan F to Plan G without any medical underwriting. You will be able to change plans just by submitting a...
Setup a MyMedicare.gov Account
Here are a few of the many reasons to set up a MyMedicare.gov account
Medicare and Telehealth Services
Telehealth Due to the Coronavirus effective March 6, 2020, Medicare has temporarily expanded its coverage of Medicare telehealth services. Expanding the coverage means that people will be able to get coverage from more places, including their homes, using a wider...
Medicare and Durable Medical Equipment
Durable Medical Equipment as defined by Medicare is reusable medical equipment that is medically necessary due to injury or illness. Examples of DME are blood sugar monitors, walkers, crutches, wheelchairs, and home oxygen equipment and their accessories.
Medicare and the Coronavirus
What Medicare Will Cover? Testing Medicare Part B covers a test to check if you have the coronavirus. The test will be covered when your doctor or other health care provider orders it. You will pay no out-of-pocket costs. Hospitalization If you are diagnosed with the...
Medicare: The More You Know
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...
Medicare and Home Health Care
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...
Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles for 2020
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...
Why You Need To Read Your Annual Notice of Change
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...
Original Medicare and Diabetes
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...