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Read articleMedicare Part B premiums jumping 23 percent for many retirees About 42 percent of recipients will see their premium jump to $134 from $109. The standard Part B premium will remain unchanged at $134. About 70 percent of Medicare recipients pay less than that due to the “hold harmless” provision. Click the link for the…
Read articleUse this calculator to get an estimate of when you’re eligible for Medicare and your premium amount. This calculator provides information for many but not all situations. If your situation isn’t in this calculator, contact Social Security– opens in a new window to see if you’re eligible to enroll. Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare…
Read articleLow-Income Subsidy — Medicare Extra Help Program What is the Medicare Low-Income Subsidy? Eligible beneficiaries who have limited income may qualify for a government program that helps pay for Medicare Part D prescription drug costs. Medicare beneficiaries receiving the low-income subsidy (LIS) get assistance in paying for their Part D monthly premium, annual deductible, co-insurance, and co-payments.…
Read articleMedicare helps pay, but you will still have costs. Medicare does not pay for all your medical expenses. You will help pay the cost of your care through different types of payments. Co-Insurance The cost that you and the health insurance plan pay are split on a percentage basis . for example you might pay…
Read articleEnroll at the right time. Your Initial Enrollment Period ( IEP) is your first chance to enroll in Medicare. Your IEP is seven months long and includes the three months before you turn 65 , your birthday month and three months after your birthday. If you enroll before the month you turn 65, your coverage…
Read articleThere are two main ways to get Medicare coverage: 1) You can choose Original Medicare ( Parts A and B), which is provided by the federal government . Original Medicare includes Part A for Hospital stays and Part B for Doctor visits, or you can choose a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan from a private insurance company…
Read articleMedicare is not a “one size fits all” . It is important to understand the basics so you can choose wisely. Your choices include: 1) Original Medicare , which includes hospital stays (Part A) and doctor visits (Part B) 2) Original Medicare with a stand-alone prescription drug plan drug plan (Part D) and /or a…
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