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....

What is a Medicare Supplement plan? (also known as Medigap) Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are standardized plans that cover the gaps in Original Medicare. Medicare Supplement plans allow you to choose any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare and to see...

I never really liked the term "Old People" but this makes me feel better about it. And if you ain't one, I bet ya know one! I got this from an "Old Personal friend of mine"! I'm passing this on as I did not want to be the only "old people" receiving it. Actually, it's...

According to a recent study by the Kaiser Family Foundation, many seniors find the process of selecting a Medicare plan frustrating and confusing. Piecing together the pieces of the Medicare Puzzle can be a challenging experience. Here are a few reasons why you may...

Now that you are retired, you might have decided that you are ready to leave the hustle and the bustle of the big city behind and move to that small quiet town you have always dreamed of. Say you are living in Denver and decided that you would like to live in a small...