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When and How-to Enroll in Medicare

by David Bynon, 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Benefits, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D

How-to Enroll in Medicare if you are Disabled

by David Bynon, 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. … [Read more...]

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What is Medicare?

by David Bynon, 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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part A, Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, Medicare Supplements, Original Medicare

Veterans Over 65 Get Medicare and VA Benefits

by David Bynon, 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 … [Read more...]

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