5 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Medicare Coverage
Posted: July 6, 2023
When you enroll in Medicare, you have options for the type of health plan you want. The first choice is whether to go with Original Medicare or to choose a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C). If you decide to select a Medicare Advantage Plan, the next decision is which plan to choose. It is important to get answers to the right questions so you can...
5 Quick Tips to Avoid Medicare Scams
Posted: June 21, 2023
Medicare scams in the USA are on the rise. It is essential to be aware of the types of scams out there, so you don't fall prey to scammers who want your personal information. When criminals are successful with Medicare abuse and fraud, it means higher taxes and healthcare costs for everyone. Unfortunately, many people are victims of these scammers – and we don't want...
Will Medicare Cover My Medical Equipment?
Posted: June 6, 2023
Under Medicare Part B, medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) is covered. Some of the items Medicare covers include walkers, canes, nebulizers and nebulizer medication, suction pumps, blood sugar meters, and more. Medicare covers DME in a few different ways, and depending on the equipment you need, you might have to rent it, buy it, or be given the choice to rent or buy the...
What Happens to My Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance After I Get Medicare?
Posted: April 21, 2023
If you have employer-sponsored health insurance and you will soon be eligible for Medicare, you may be wondering what will happen to it once coverage kicks in. The short answer is yes, you can keep both the coverage provided by your employer as well as your Medicare. You can also choose to drop your employer’s health plan, but it is not a requirement. The size...
What Documents Do I Need When Applying for Medicare?
Posted: April 6, 2023
If you are approaching the time to enroll in Medicare, take the time to gather the documentation the agency requires. Medicare allows you to enroll online, by phone, or in person at a local Social Security office. The documentation needed will depend on whether you already receive Social Security benefits. If you do, there is no need to submit documents. If you do not yet...