- Should You Get Medicare Supplement Plan F?
Medicare Supplement Insurance, also known as Medigap, is a policy designed to pay some of the extra healthcare expenses that traditional Medicare doesn’t cover. Because of its comprehensive coverage, Medicare Supplement Plan F is one of the most popular policies… read more…
- Medicare Part A: Definition, Cost and Coverage
Medicare is a government-run health insurance program. It’s available to people age 65 and older, people with certain disabilities and people with End Stage Renal Disease (the last stage of chronic kidney disease). There are two parts that makeup Medicare:… read more…
- What Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare is one of the most popular health care programs in America. Part of what sells the program is its simplicity: You turn 65, you get healthcare. But in reality, Medicare is a patchwork of several different programs, and figuring… read more…
- All About the Medicare Donut Hole
Medicare coverage, specifically Part D, is rather complex. For years, the potential benefits of this program were overshadowed by the “donut hole.” This refers to a large gap in Medicare drug coverage that would force enrollees to pay out-of-pocket for… read more…
- What Is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare and Medicaid are two health insurance programs run by the government. Despite their similar names, they differ in some key respects. Medicare is available to most Americans over the age of 65, whereas Medicaid is exclusive to lower-income individuals… read more…
- Medicare Part C: Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, is one of four parts of the Medicare Program. While Part A covers in-hospital services, Part B covers outpatient and preventative services. Part D covers the cost of prescription drugs. Part C, meanwhile,… read more…
- Medicare Part B: Coverage, Costs and Enrollment
Medicare is a government program that provides health insurance to senior citizens throughout the United States. There are four basic parts to Medicare, designated by letters A through D. Medicare Part B is an optional program for some outpatient services that… read more…
- Form CMS-40b: Applying for Medicare Part B
Most Americans enroll in Medicare Part A when they turn 65. Since it comes at no cost to you (provided you’ve paid Medicare taxes), there’s little reason not to. However, not everyone chooses to enroll in part B, as it… read more…
- What Is the Medicare Eligibility Age?
For just about everyone, the Medicare eligibility age is 65. At that point, you’ll have access to Medicare Part A and are able to purchase Medicare Part B. For some with disabilities or End Stage renal disease, though, eligibility may come at a younger age. Most people are eligible to receive part A without having… read more…