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Will My Medicare Premium Rise If I Get Sick?
Last Updated : 12/19/2019 5 min read
Your monthly premiums for Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) are set each year by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Original Medicare premiums are standardized, and the amount you pay depends on several factors including your income, but...A Beginner’s Guide to Medicare
Last Updated : 05/28/2019 8 min read
As someone new to Medicare, you may be a little confused about your Medicare coverage options. You might have many choices, often with different rules, coverage limits, doctors, and costs. You worked hard to get Medicare. Now it’s time to make sure Medicare...How Medicare Works: A Quick Guide
Last Updated : 05/19/2019 12 min read
How Does Original Medicare Work? Medicare is the federal health insurance program for United States citizens or legal residents of at least five years in a row who qualify for the program. That includes people who are 65 or older and those younger than 65...Medicare and Employer Health Insurance
Last Updated : 10/21/2018 3 min read
Do I need to enroll in Medicare when I turn 65 if I’m still working? If you have health care coverage through your employer, you may choose to delay enrollment in Medicare Part B when you turn 65, since Part B includes a monthly premium. You may be able...What are Medicare Part D-IRMAA and Part B-IRMAA?
Last Updated : 08/01/2019 2 min read
IRMAA stands for the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts. IRMAA can apply to Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage). The IRMAA amounts may apply if your income is higher than a certain level. The...What are Medicare 5-Star Plans?
Last Updated : 05/02/2019 5 min read
Did you know that the government rates Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans? Based on patient feedback, doctor feedback, and other criteria, Medicare assigns one through five stars (unless a plan gets consistently poor ratings, which may...What is a Medicare Cost Plan?
Last Updated : 08/30/2019 3 min read
A Medicare Cost Plan is a type of Medicare Advantage plan. But there are several important differences between Medicare Cost Plans and most other Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Cost Plan. Medicare Cost Plans are not available in every state. Medicare Cost...Medicare Pilot Program: What It Is and How to Enroll
Last Updated : 09/27/2019 3 min read
Medicare pilot programs may give you a chance to get benefits not currently covered under Medicare. If you've never heard of Medicare pilot programs, here's how they work, why you might want to consider joining one, and how to enroll. What is a Medicare...New to Medicare: How to plan for Medicare
Last Updated : 12/19/2019 6 min read
If you or a loved one are new to Medicare or approaching Medicare eligibility, you may have questions about how the program works, what’s covered, the costs involved, and your benefit options. Here’s a look at how to plan for Medicare and your...How Do I Find a Medicare Health Plan?
Last Updated : 12/19/2019 6 min read
Most people are automatically enrolled in Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) when they retire and begin accessing their Social Security benefits. Original Medicare offers a range of benefits for inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitative care to help...- < Previous page
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