Medicare is not only for those 65 and older. If you are disabled due to injury or disease you may qualify as well. It's to your benefit to begin looking into Medicare disability benefits as soon as possible. Facts About Medicare for Those with Disabilities Your first step is to apply for Social Security disability benefits. Once this is approved the next step depends on your … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Find the Best 2018 Medicare Advantage or Part D Plan
Medicare's 2018 Annual Election Period (AEP) is upon us. As with previous years, it begins on 15 October and ends on 7 December. To help you make the best choices possible, here are seven tips that will make finding the best Medicare Advantage or Medicare Part D plan easier. Tip 1: Compare and Research Annually The single biggest mistake we see every year is seniors … [Read more...]
Is Medigap Plan F Going Away? What About Plan C?
How-to Get Medicare Supplement Plan F & C Yes, Medigap Plans F and C are scheduled to be terminated by Congress in 2020. Plan F and C offer Medicare Part B deductible coverage. This is the option that is going away. You can still buy these Medicare supplements until January, 2020. Seniors enrolled in these plans in 2019 will be grandfathered in and continue … [Read more...]
Does Medicare Cover Dental for Seniors
Dental Care for Seniors without Insurance Yes, some Medicare Advantage plans do offer dental coverage. Yes, Medicare does cover oral surgery and treatment associated with medically necessary healthcare, due to another health condition (e.g., cancer). No, Original Medicare does not cover dentures, fillings, and routine teeth cleaning. Most Medicare beneficiaries … [Read more...]
How Much Does a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) Cost?
How much is Medicare Part D coverage? What you pay for a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (Part D) depends on the plan you choose. In addition to the monthly premium, you also pay an annual deductible and co-pays at the pharmacy. To get prescription coverage, a beneficiary must join a plan approved by Medicare. Each plan varies in costs and the drugs it … [Read more...]
