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Medicare offers its beneficiaries many health care benefits and protections. On this page, you will find our latest articles related to Medicare benefits with Medicare Part A (hospital coverage), Medicare Part B (medical coverage), Medicare Part C (private health plans), and Medicare Part D (prescription drug plans).
Medicare and Social Security are the social safety net programs we all pay into during the years we work. Designed to assist seniors and disabled individuals, together the programs fill the basic healthcare and financial needs of their beneficiaries.
Medicare offers health insurance that … [Read more...]
According to Medicare.gov, whether or not you retire at age 65, you are still eligible for Medicare! In this MedicareWireMedicareWire is a Medicare insurance consulting agency. We founded MedicareWire after seeing and hearing how confusing and frustrating it is to find, understand, and choose a plan. Our services are free to the consumer. article, we'll go over what you need to know if you're still working after your 65th birthday.
Working After Age 65
If you, or your spouse, are still employed after … [Read more...]
Anyone that has spent more than a week or two sick or injured in bed knows just how uncomfortable being bedridden can be. Fortunately, there are solutions for patients that need bed sore relief, including air-fluidized beds.
Air fluidized beds are therapy beds that provide an ideal healing … [Read more...]
An abdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulging, weakened area in the wall of the aorta resulting in an abnormal widening (ballooning) that's in excess of 50 percent of the normal diameter. Most arterial aneurysms form in the abdominal aorta below the kidneys. This is called an infrarenal … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
If you are a new beneficiaryA person who has health care insurance through the Medicare or Medicaid programs., getting your first Medicare card is automatic. The Social Security Administration will automatically enroll you in Medicare Part AMedicare Part A is hospital coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. It covers inpatient care in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. It also covers limited home healthcare services and hospice care. as soon as you are eligible. For most people, the same is true of Medicare Part BMedicare Part B is medical coverage for people with Original Medicare benefits. It covers doctor visits, preventative care, tests, durable medical equipment, and supplies. Medicare Part B pays 80 percent of most medically necessary healthcare services..
In most cases, your red, white, and blue Medicare … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
