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May 25, 20224 min read

Know Your Medicare Rights

Whether you receive your Medicare benefits through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan you have Medicare rights.

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Access to Care: Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare

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May 18, 20223 min read

Access to Care: Medicare Advantage vs Original Medicare

Seniors can choose between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage for their Medicare benefits. Which option provides access to care?

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

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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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Medicare Advantage Plans Offer 3 Key Advantages over FFS Medicare

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May 5, 20223 min read

Medicare Advantage Plans Offer 3 Key Advantages over FFS Medicare

Seniors choose between FFS Medicare (original) and Medicare Advantage plans. Medicare Advantage offers 3 key advantages over FFS 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?

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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 You Need to Know About Medigap & Medicare Drug Coverage

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Mar 30, 20223 min read

What You Need to Know About Medigap & Medicare Drug Coverage

Today we’re going to talk about standalone Medicare drug coverage (Part D) versus drug coverage under a Medigap plan.

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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?

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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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How to Handle Medicare Coverage If You Decide to Return to Work after Retiring

oralie

Feb 23, 20223 min read

How to Handle Medicare Coverage If You Decide to Return to Work after Retiring

How to Handle Medicare Coverage If You Decide to Return to Work after Retiring. There are several rules and deadlines that you need to know.

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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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What You Need to Know About the “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit

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Jan 26, 20223 min read

What You Need to Know About the “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit

Seniors on Medicare have access to a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit within the first 12 months after enrolling in Medicare Part B.

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Top 5 Things Seniors Should Know About Medicare Before They Enroll

oralie

Jan 19, 20224 min read

Top 5 Things Seniors Should Know About Medicare Before They Enroll

Medicare can feel complicated but Medicare agents are here to help. Top 5 Things Seniors Should Know About Medicare Before They Enroll.

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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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Here’s What You Need to Know About 2022 Medicare Costs

oralie

Jan 5, 20224 min read

Here’s What You Need to Know About 2022 Medicare Costs

Here's What You Need to Know About 2022 Medicare Costs.

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