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The Secret Medicare Plan that No One Tells You About
Medicare Supplement for about $30 a Month? No Way! Way. It’s so funny to me that people worry so much about paying premium for long-term care insurance and never using the policy. I say “Tell me how you want to need it? Do you want a bad...
The A, B, C & D of Medicare
Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades away, understanding the different parts of Medicare is critical, as this government-sponsored program may play a role in your future health care decisions. Parts A & B: Original Medicare...
Replacing Your Medicare Card
If your red, white, and blue Original Medicare card is lost or stolen, or you can no longer use it because it is too faded or damaged, you can replace it by calling 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227). You can also order or print a replacement card by...
Prescription Drug Benefits Under Medicare (Part D)
Medicare’s prescription drug benefit (Part D) is the part of Medicare that provides outpatient drug coverage. Part D is provided only through private insurance companies that have contracts with the federal government—it is never provided directly...
The Basics of Medicare
Medicare is the federal government program that provides health care coverage (health insurance) if you are 65+, under 65 and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for a certain amount of time, or under 65 and with End-Stage Renal...
Breaking Down the Parts of Medicare
Generally, the different parts of Medicare help cover specific services. Most beneficiaries choose to receive their Parts A and B benefits through Original Medicare, the traditional fee-for-service program offered directly through the federal...
Questions to Ask Yourself in Choosing Your Medicare Options
You have lots of options when it comes to your Medicare coverage. It can be tough to know which plan is right for you. Here are Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing Your Medicare Options: How is my health and what will it be like in...