What is Medicare Part A?
Medicare Part A covers hospital and skilled nursing facility stays, hospice care, and some home health care costs. This is […]
What is Medicare Part B?
Medicare Part B helps to cover doctors’ appointments, as well as preventative and specialty services, outpatient care, home health care, […]
What is Medicare Part C / Medicare Advantage Plan?
Private carriers offer Part C plans, also known as Medicare Advantage Plans, which offer all the benefits covered under Original […]
What is Medicare Part D / Prescription Drug Plan?
Medicare Part D is also known as the Prescription Drug Plan. It is a requirement for every Medicare-eligible person to […]
What is Medigap / Medicare Supplemental Insurance?
Medigap plans, also called Medicare Supplement Plans, or Med Supp, provide extra insurance that helps you pay for your Medicare […]
Do I have to sign up or will I be automatically enrolled in Medicare when I turn 65?
If you are currently receiving Social Security benefits, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and B. A […]
What happens if I miss my IEP for Medicare?
If you miss the IEP (Initial Enrollment Period), you can enroll during the GEP (General Enrollment Period) between January 1st […]
Where can I apply for Medicare?
You can apply Online at https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/medicare/ You can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213, 1-800-325-0778 (For TTY users) (Business hours […]
When can I enroll if I am under 65, but on disability?
If you’re under 65, but on disability, you may be eligible for Medicare. As long as you’re receiving an SSDI […]
How much is the Medicare late enrollment penalty?
For Part A, your monthly premium may go up 10%, and you have to pay a higher premium for twice […]