Does Medicare cover dentures or dental implants?Original Medicare does not cover dentures (false teeth). Original Medicare does not cover dental implants unless they are deemed medically necessary due to another serious health issue (e.g., cancer). In general, Medicare does not cover any routine dental or oral health services, including cleanings, X-rays, fillings … [Read more...]
How Much Does Medicare Advantage (Part C) Cost Beneficiaries?
How much does Medicare Advantage cost?Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) have a monthly premium that's in addition to your Medicare Part B premium. Many plans have a $0 cost. This simply means that your Medicare Part B premium covers the full amount. Some plans charge an additional premium in the range of $10 to nearly $400 per month. Each plan's premium is … [Read more...]
How Much Does Medicare Medical Insurance (Part B) Cost?
How much does Medicare Part B cost?Like other types of health insurance, Medicare Part B has a monthly premium. The amount you pay for Medicare Part B is based on your income. Most beneficiaries pay the standard amount of $134 per month (2017 rate) Medicare Part B is free for people in poverty. People with income above $85k pay between $187.50 and $428.60 … [Read more...]
Replacing a Lost or Stolen Medicare Card
How-to replace a Medicare Card.Make sure your address is correct at Social Security. Login to your MyMedicare.gov account. Select the "Order Card" button located on the Replacement Medicare Card tab. Wait... your replacement card will arrive within 4 weeks. You can also visit www.ssa.gov or call the national number at (800) 772-1213.Be aware that … [Read more...]
Medicare Benefits for People with Disabilities
How do I qualify for Medicare if I'm disabled?Anyone approved for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits will also qualify for Medicare. People approved to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) receive Medicaid benefits. Medicare will automatically start for SSDI recipients 24 months after their date of entitlement.Individuals with … [Read more...]
What is the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program (QMB)?
How-to Qualify for Dual Eligibility (Medicare + Medicaid)You must be enrolled in Medicare Part A. You must prove your income is at or below the national poverty level. You must prove that you do not have cash value resources above a certain value. You must apply at your local Medicaid office.Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program Details For those … [Read more...]
How Much Does Medicare Hospital Insurance Cost (Medicare Part A)?
How much does Medicare Part A cost?Most people don't pay a monthly premium for Part A ("premium free"). If you must buy Part A, you'll pay up to $413 per month (2017 rate). When admitted as an inpatient, you'll pay a $1,316 deductible for each benefit period. There are also co-insurance costs from $0 to $658 per day.Medicare Part A Costs in Detail Medicare … [Read more...]
What are My Medicare Cost Sharing Obligations?
What is Medicare Cost Sharing?Medicare beneficiaries share costs with the federal government and health plans for coverage:Medicare Part A: government pays 80%, beneficiary pays 20% co-insurance + deductibles. Medicare Part B: government pays 80%, beneficiary pays 20% co-insurance + deductibles + premiums. Medicare Part C: government pays flat rate to … [Read more...]
Is Medicare Free for Seniors and the Disabled?
How-to Get Medicare for FreeQualify by checking your household income. Visit the Social Security Administration to get "Extra Help". Visit Medicaid to get your QMB, SLMB, or QI benefits. It doesn't matter if you are retired or disabled. It works the same way. Follow these simple steps... Yes, Medicare is FREE for 8-Million+ People. Do You … [Read more...]
Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act Expands Telehealth Services to Medicare Patients
Senate lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill, the Telehealth Innovation and Improvement Act, designed to extend telehealth services to Medicare patients. Under the new law, eligible hospitals would test telehealth services through the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The center would then evaluate the services for cost, effectiveness and … [Read more...]
