Part D

All About Medicare Waiting Periods

Medicare offers comprehensive coverage for many of the important health care services you may need, but there are waiting periods before your coverage kicks in. How long are they, and can you avoid them? All About Medicare Waiting Periods. For most of us, the only waiting we have to do when it comes to getting…

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How and When Can I Change Medicare Plans?

If you don’t love your Medicare plan or need to change it for whatever reason, when are you allowed to make that change and how do you switch plans? How and When Can I Change Medicare Plans? People love their Medicare plan. It offers them the coverage they need for a price they can afford.…

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How is Medicare Funded?

We talk a lot about what Medicare costs to use, but not how the benefits are financed. Here’s how Medicare is funded, and how we each help ensure enrollees receive affordable health care. There are 61 million people in the United States that are enrolled in Medicare and rely on its coverage to afford vital health care.…

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Open Enrollment includes new coverage option for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Open Enrollment includes new coverage option for people with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). With Open Enrollment approaching, knowing your options for Medicare coverage is important, especially if you want to change your plan. Starting this Open Enrollment, if you have ESRD, you can enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan during Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7, 2020)…

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Help with insulin is closer than you think.

Help with insulin is closer than you think. If you are struggling to pay for insulin and diabetes medication, ADA can help. Here is a consolidated all the resources you need so that you can find help, fast. There are four insulin manufacturers who offer immediate assistance and long-term resources. This is the fastest way…

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When to Apply for Medicare

When to apply for Medicare, Knowing when to apply for Medicare can be a confusing topic for many beneficiaries. Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about when and if to apply for the different types of Medicare. Who needs to apply for Medicare? You may not need to sign up for Original Medicare,…

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Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs

Extra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs The Medicare Prescription Drug program gives you a choice of prescription plans that offer various types of coverage. You may be able to get extra help to pay for the monthly premiums, annual deductibles, and co-payments related to the Medicare Prescription Drug program. However, you must be…

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