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Do I Qualify for Medicare If I Am Self-Employed?

Aug 11, 20213 min read

Do I Qualify for Medicare If I Am Self-Employed?

Do I qualify for Medicare if I am self-employed? Yes. A self-employed person does qualify for Medicare if they meet certain requirements.

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What Drugs are Not Covered by Medicare Part D?

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Jul 28, 20213 min read

What Drugs are Not Covered by Medicare Part D?

While certain drugs must be covered under Medicare, there is also a list of drugs that are never covered by Medicare for various reasons.

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What Does Medicare Cover for Cancer Treatment?

oralie

Jul 21, 20214 min read

What Does Medicare Cover for Cancer Treatment?

What type of cancer treatment(s), services, supplies and prescription drugs are covered by Medicare? Part A, Part B, Part D, Part C coverage

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What is Palliative Care and Is It Covered by Medicare?

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Jul 14, 20213 min read

What is Palliative Care and Is It Covered by Medicare?

Palliative care is a specialized type of medical care for people living with a serious illness. Medicare covers the cost of palliative care.

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Jul 7, 20214 min read

Is In-Home Care Covered by Medicare?

Many seniors wonder if home health care is covered by Medicare. The answer is yes and no. Medicare does cover some in-home health services.

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Top 5 Health Issues Affecting Seniors and How Medicare Can Help

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Jun 23, 20213 min read

Top 5 Health Issues Affecting Seniors and How Medicare Can Help

It’s no secret that as we age, more health issues show up. Here are the Top 5 Health Issues Affecting Seniors and How Medicare Can Help.

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How Can I Pay for Nursing Home Care? Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Option?

oralie

Jun 16, 20213 min read

How Can I Pay for Nursing Home Care? Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Option?

There are several ways for Hawaii kupuna to pay for nursing home care, including long-term care insurance. We will take a look at some.

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What You Need to Know about Medicare Part B

oralie

Jun 9, 20213 min read

What You Need to Know about Medicare Part B

If you are getting ready to transition to Medicare, you may have questions about Medicare Part B benefits. We hope to provide answers here.

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May 26, 20213 min read

Hawaii Medicare Plan Options for 2021

Medicare plans available may vary from state to state and county to county. In Hawaii, seniors have access to many types of Medicare plans.

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May 19, 20213 min read

The Cost of Medicare Part D Drug Plans

There are many Medicare drug plans available. The monthly premium charged for Medicare prescription drug benefits varies by plan and income.

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May 5, 20213 min read

Top 5 Benefits of Medicare

Health insurance helps us to receive the best medical care possible without the burden of paying the full cost. Medicare insures millions.

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Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Report Lower Cost Burden than Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries

oralie

Apr 28, 20213 min read

Medicare Advantage Beneficiaries Report Lower Cost Burden than Traditional Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries spent $1,640 less in their total annual health spending than those who were enrolled in Original Medicare.

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MCBS Preliminary Report Finds Most Medicare Beneficiaries in Good Health & Satisfied with Coverage

oralie

Apr 21, 20213 min read

MCBS Preliminary Report Finds Most Medicare Beneficiaries in Good Health & Satisfied with Coverage

Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey’s Preliminary Report Finds Most Medicare Beneficiaries in Good Health, Satisfied with Coverage in 2019.

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What is Dual Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid?

oralie

Apr 14, 20213 min read

What is Dual Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid?

People who are eligible for and enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid are called “dual eligibles” or “dually eligible beneficiaries.”

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What Makes a Medicare Insurance Plan Right for Me?

oralie

Apr 7, 20213 min read

What Makes a Medicare Insurance Plan Right for Me?

When deciding on health insurance there are factors to consider. Let's look at steps to help choose the right Medicare plan for your needs.

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What Are Medicare Plan Star Ratings and Why Do They Matter?

oralie

Mar 24, 20212 min read

What Are Medicare Plan Star Ratings and Why Do They Matter?

It can be hard to find the right plan for your health needs and budget. That’s where the Medicare Plan Star Rating System comes into play.

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What you Need to Know About Medicare Drug Coverage for Insulin in 2021

oralie

Mar 10, 20213 min read

What you Need to Know About Medicare Drug Coverage for Insulin in 2021

Here's what you need to know about insulin and diabetes supplies if you are transitioning from employer insurance to Medicare.

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4 Medicare Savings Programs That Could Help You Save Money

oralie

Feb 24, 20214 min read

4 Medicare Savings Programs That Could Help You Save Money

Here are 4 Medicare savings programs that can help seniors. Eligibility is based on individual or married couple income limit and resources.

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Getting Ready to Retire? Let’s Talk About Medicare Costs.

oralie

Dec 16, 20203 min read

Getting Ready to Retire? Let’s Talk About Medicare Costs.

A report by the Employee Benefit Research Institute: the out-of-pocket cost of Medicare could be $130,000 for women and $146,000 for men.

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oralie

Dec 9, 20203 min read

What is Original Medicare Assignment?

When you get healthcare, you want them to accept your insurance payment rate. For Original Medicare, services are payed through assignment.

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