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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. (more…)

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.

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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 Medicare itself. (more…)

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) (more…)

Should You Enroll in Medicare if You Are Still Working?

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 turn 65, the month you turn 65 and ends three months after you turn 65. If you do not enroll in Medicare during that time, you may face a lifetime of late enrollment penalties unless you have other creditable coverage. (more…)

Medicare and Second Opinions

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. (more…)