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Understanding Medicare Advantage Plans: Max Out-of-Pocket vs. Deductible vs. Co-Pay

September 17, 2016

How much do people pay for Medicare?

If you’re about to retire or planning for your retirement, you might be considering a Medicare Advantage plan. These are private health plans offered by national and region health insurance companies and healthcare providers. They are similar to Obamacare plans and health coverage you get through your employers, but some features and terminology are a […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / medicare advantage, medicare part d, premiums

Medicare Code: Deciphering The Terminology

June 3, 2014

The four parts of Medicare explained.

Flooded by a sea of acronyms, technical terms, facts and figures  when you first explore Medicare, you might feel like putting up your hands and giving up. Don’t, because it isn’t as complicated as it first seems to be. In fact, once you get a handle on the basic terminology you will be well on […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / health insurance, HMO, mapd, medicare, medicare advantage, Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, parts, PFFS, plan, PPO, seniors, terminology

Who Is Eligible To Enroll In Medicare?

September 14, 2013

The basics of Medicare eligibility are simple. First, you must be a United States citizen or a permanent, legal resident for at least five years. Second, you must meet at least one of the following criteria: Be age 65 or older and eligible for Social Security; or Be permanently disabled and receive Social Security disability […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / medicare benefits

How To Get or Replace A Medicare Card

September 14, 2013

If you are a new beneficiary, getting your first Medicare card is automatic. The Social Security Administration will automatically enroll you in Medicare Part A as soon as you are eligible.  For most people, the same is true of Medicare Part B. In most cases, your red, white, and blue Medicare card will show up […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / medicare benefits

When and How-to Enroll in Medicare

September 9, 2013

For most people Medicare enrollment is automatic. For some, enrollment terms vary depending on how and when you become eligible. Most people are automatically enrolled in Medicare when they reach age 65. This is when your Social Security benefits start.  If you live in the continental United States the Social Security Administration (SSA) kicks off […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / medicare advantage, medicare benefits, medicare coverage, medicare part a, medicare part b, medicare part d

How Much Does Medicare Cost?

September 9, 2013

Not everyone pays the same amount for their Medicare. If you have Medicare benefits, the amount you pay for your health insurance depends on how much you earn, the type of Medicare insurance you choose, and how much health care you require. Medicare has several parts, and each part has different costs. Plus, people earning […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / medicare advantage, medicare part a, medicare part b, medicare supplement plans

How-to Enroll in Medicare if you are Disabled

September 9, 2013

If you qualify for Social Security Disability income benefits due to a permanent disability, you most likely also qualify for Medicare benefits to cover your medical expenses. To qualify for Medicare Disability, most people will need to first collect Social Security Disability for two years. Medicare Disability begins when you receive your 25th payment from […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / disabled, medicare benefits

What is Medicare?

September 8, 2013

Medicare is health insurance for U.S. citizens and legal residents ages 65 and older.  Benefits are also available to people with certain disabilities, and those with kidney failure (End-Stage Renal Disease) or Lou Gehrig’s Disease.  The federal program was created in 1965 to help seniors pay for their health care expenses. It is the most […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / medicare advantage, medicare part a, medicare part b, medicare part d, medigap, Original Medicare

The SilverSneakers Medicare Advantage

February 12, 2013

Senior woman exercising in the gym

One of the fantastic advantages packed into a growing number of Medicare Advantage plans is a benefit most of us can actually use on a regular basis: fitness club membership. The membership bundled with more plans than any other called SilverSneakers. Originally an Arizona-based fitness club that started in the 1990s, SilverSneakers is now available […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / exercise, gym, senior health, silver sneakers

Veterans Over 65 Get Medicare and VA Benefits

January 22, 2013

Veterans older than 65 years of age may be able to get health benefits from both Medicare and the Veterans’ Administration. In order for that to happen, several things must be in place. A veteran must have applied for and be entitled to Veterans benefits, and the veteran must be enrolled in Medicare Parts A […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / va benefits, veterans

What Does Medicare Part D Cover?

January 21, 2013

A Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) helps pay for your prescription drugs. This is not an automatic Medicare benefit. Part D plans are private insurance. You must enroll in a Medicare Part D plan if you want the coverage. In 2020, monthly rates are as low as $18. Medicare Part D does not […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog, What Does Medicare Cover? / medicare part d

Does your Medicare healthcare strategy need a makeover?

August 25, 2012

Are you paying more than you should for your Medicare healthcare coverage?  According to Ellen E. Schultz at the Wall Street Journal, many seniors are over paying, not getting all of the coverage they need, or are simply confused by the variety of choices: In many cases, the problems stem from hasty decisions during their […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / medicare, medicare advantage, medigap, part d plans

Am I Required To Join A Medicare Drug Plan?

July 12, 2012

No, you are not required to join a Medicare drug plan- joining a drug plan is your choice.  However, to have Medicare help pay for your drugs, you must join a plan that provides Medicare prescription drug coverage.  These plans are run by an insurance company or other private company approved by Medicare. There are […]

Article by David Bynon / MedicareWire Blog / compare, mapd, medicare, medicare advantage, Part D, pdp, Prescription Drug Plan

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