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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…)

Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles

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). (more…)

Check Your Medical Records for Errors

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 be able to check appointments, view conditions, and medications, and send and receive messages. (more…)

Medicare Coverage of Ambulance Services

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. (more…)