Medicare Questions and Answers

What does SHIP or State Health Insurance Assistance Program mean?

A State initiative that receives funding from the federal government to provide Medicare recipients with free local health insurance advice.

I have end-stage renal disease, what are my Medicare options?

If you prefer to stay in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may want to consider enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan that specializes in ESRD.

What is an Aetna Medicare Advantage Plan?

Aetna Medicare refers to the various Medicare-related insurance plans offered by Aetna, a large health insurance company in the United States.

How does an insurance company medically Underwrite someone on Medicare?

Medicare Supplemental policies usually medically Underwrite Medigap policies only after the Beneficiary changes a Medigap plan after their IEP:

What does Ancillary mean in Medicare Advantage or Medigap Supplement?

Examples of ancillary services that may be covered by a health insurance or Medicare Advantage or Medigap Supplement policy include:

What is an Alien Insurer?

Alien Insurer is insurance company that is incorporated and domiciled outside the United States.

What is Medicare Part E also known as PACE?

Part E of the Medicare known as PACE has been discontinued in new policies but governs many additional programs which are primarily available in rural areas.

How do I sign up for Part B Medical Insurance?

Here's how to sign up for Medicare Part B medical insurance:

What does IRMAA have to do with Medicare Part B and Part D premiums?

Here's how IRMAA affects Medicare Part B and Part D:

What is a Comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facility?

A Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facility (CORF) are licensed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

What does a Medicare Independent reviewer do for you?

To appeal your plan's payment or coverage decision, or if your plan fails to make a timely appeals decision, Medicare contracts the IRE to review your case.

How does a Medicare Advantage HMO help you?

HMOs offer a wide range of preventive health services to their members to help promote overall health and wellness. Preventive health services can include:

What should I do if I have other insurance coverage?

Understanding the coordination of benefits and how your various insurance plans work together is crucial to maximizing your coverage.

I have a Medicare Select policy and I'm moving out of that area.

You have the right to buy Medigap Plans A, B, D*, G*, K, or L.

What is the meaning of an Actual Charge from a Medicare Health Provider?

An Actual Charge actual cost of the service that the provider charges to the patient or the patient's insurance company.