Category: Medicare Part A
What You Need To Know: MEDICARE vs. MEDICAID
Understanding Medicare vs. Medicaid for maximum benefits
Medicare and Medicaid can be confusing, partly because the names sound so similar. But they’re two very different government healthcare programs. Medicare focuses on adults age 65 and older and Medicaid focuses on low-income individuals and families. The benefits, costs, and eligibility requirements are different for each program. Neither program has automatic enrollment so it’s important to understand what each one offers. Knowing which to apply for helps maximize your healthcare benefits.
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What Are The Benefits of Medicare Plan F?
Of the Medigap plans available, Plan F provides the widest array of benefits and the most comprehensive coverage. Plan F and Plan C (not to be confused with Medicare Part C), the second most popular Medicare Supplement plan, are sometimes referred to as “first dollar” plans: They cover Medicare copays and co-insurance from the very ‘first dollar.’
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What Does Medicare Cover for People With Diabetes?
For people with diabetes, Medicare Part B will cover blood glucose monitors, test strips, lancet devices, and lancets. In addition, glucose management solutions for those with diabetes are covered whether someone uses insulin or not.
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I’m Turning 65! Now What?
If you are among the roughly three million Americans turning 65 this year, there are some things you need to know. Near the top of the list are important details about your Medicare enrollment and Medicare options. Continue reading “I’m Turning 65! Now What?” »
Sigh of Relief for Medicare Beneficiaries as 2014 Rates Announced
The Medicare administration has announced Medicare Part A and Part B rates for 2014.
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The Newbies Guide to Medicare
Medicare is a mystery to many people, but it doesn’t have to be—so let’s cut right to the chase. Here is everything you need to know about all the parts, plans, and particulars that make up Medicare. Continue reading “The Newbies Guide to Medicare” »
Medicare vs Medicaid — What They’re All About
Though they sound similar, there is a huge difference between Medicare and Medicaid. Continue reading “Medicare vs Medicaid — What They’re All About” »
New to Medicare: What’s the Difference Between Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B?
Medicare can seem a lot like alphabet soup with all its parts and plans and choices spanning so many letters of the alphabet.
Seven Tips to Make Medicare Work for You
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While Medicare offers seniors a great foundation as far as healthcare is concerned, some people manage to get far more out of Medicare than others do. Often, what a senior gets out of Medicare is related foremost to what he or she puts into planning, seeking information and advice, making careful choices, and taking advantage of every Medicare service likely to help maintain good health. Continue reading “Seven Tips to Make Medicare Work for You” »