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What Mental Health Services does Medicare Cover?

Mar 9, 20234 min read

What Mental Health Services does Medicare Cover?

Mental health care is an important part of health care and seniors on Medicare may wonder what mental health services Medicare covers.

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Feb 22, 20233 min read

Can you Have Medicare in Two States?

If you have a second residence outside Hawaii or you plan to travel frequently you may be wondering: Can you Have Medicare in Two States?

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Jan 18, 20233 min read

Does Medicare Cover Pregnancy?

There are over one million disabled female Medicare recipients who are under the age of 65 and they are entitled to coverage for pregnancy.

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Oct 6, 20223 min read

When is Medicare Open Enrollment?

When is Medicare open enrollment? Two are two main times when kupuna can enroll in or switch their Medicare plan: The IEP and The AEP.

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High Income Earner? Here are 4 Strategies to Help you Avoid the Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge

oralie

Aug 18, 20223 min read

High Income Earner? Here are 4 Strategies to Help you Avoid the Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge

Are you a High Income Earner? Here are 4 Strategies to Help you Avoid the Medicare Part B Premium Surcharge (IRMAA)

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What Are Medicare Part B Excess Charges and How Can You Avoid Them?

oralie

Jul 8, 20223 min read

What Are Medicare Part B Excess Charges and How Can You Avoid Them?

Medicare beneficiaries may pay Medicare Part B excess charges when they visit doctors or DME suppliers who don’t accept Medicare assignment.

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What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Social Security?

oralie

Jun 23, 20223 min read

What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Social Security?

What’s the Difference Between Medicare and Social Security? These federal programs are both similar and different.

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How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan for Me

oralie

Jun 8, 20224 min read

How to Choose the Right Medicare Plan for Me

If you’re ready to sign up for Medicare or you want to switch plans, you may be wondering: how to choose the right Medicare plan for me?

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How to Appeal Premium Surcharges If Your Income Drops After Enrolling in Medicare

oralie

May 11, 20223 min read

How to Appeal Premium Surcharges If Your Income Drops After Enrolling in Medicare

High income Medicare beneficiaries pay the IRMAA. This is How to Appeal Premium Surcharges If Your Income Drops After Enrolling in Medicare.

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oralie

Apr 27, 20223 min read

Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?

Does Medicare cover hearing aids? Sadly, Original Medicare (Part A & Part B) do not cover hearing aids but most Medicare Advantage plans do.

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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

oralie

Apr 20, 20223 min read

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicaid?

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Both programs are semi-public health insurance schemes that serve different people.

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Does Medicare Cover Arthritis Diagnosis and Treatment?

oralie

Apr 14, 20223 min read

Does Medicare Cover Arthritis Diagnosis and Treatment?

Does Medicare cover arthritis diagnosis and treatment? Let’s take a look at Medicare coverage for arthritis and rheumatology services.

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oralie

Apr 6, 20223 min read

Does Medicare Cover Heart Disease Care?

With so many Medicare beneficiaries requiring treatment for heart disease, it’s important to ask: does Medicare cover heart disease care?

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What Disabilities Qualify for Medicare Under 65?

oralie

Mar 24, 20223 min read

What Disabilities Qualify for Medicare Under 65?

While Medicare was primarily created to serve kupuna, people with disabilities under the age of 65 may also qualify.

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oralie

Mar 16, 20223 min read

What Does Medicare Cover for Diabetics?

Original Medicare covers annual diabetes screening and wellness checks and durable medical equipment such as glucose testing monitors.

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When Can I Enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan?

oralie

Mar 10, 20223 min read

When Can I Enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan?

In general, you will need to use your Open Enrollment Period or the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) to enroll in a Medicare Supplement Plan.

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What Medical Supplies and Equipment Does Medicare Part B Cover?

oralie

Feb 16, 20223 min read

What Medical Supplies and Equipment Does Medicare Part B Cover?

Part B helps pay for durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies when they are prescribed for home use. What DME does Medicare cover?

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oralie

Feb 9, 20224 min read

Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare

Medicare allows seniors to enroll in or switch Medicare plans during Special Enrollment Periods when they have qualifying life events.

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What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Managed Care?

oralie

Feb 2, 20223 min read

What is the Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Managed Care?

What's the Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Managed Care? Medicare Managed Care plans must include all services in Original Medicare

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Does Medicare Cover a Nutritionist / Nutrition Counseling?

oralie

Jan 12, 20223 min read

Does Medicare Cover a Nutritionist / Nutrition Counseling?

Seniors with one of three approved health conditions may qualify for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services through their Part B coverage.

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