Medicare Questions and Answers

When are Special Enrollment periods for Part B Medicare?

If an individual waited to enroll in Medicare Part B because they were already covered by their own or spouse's group health plan what happens?

Why would a medicare beneficiary enroll in a Private Fee-for-Service plan?

Medicare beneficiaries may enroll in a Medicare Advantage Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan for several reasons:

Facts about Medicare or Medigap Supplement Plans.

There are currently ten different lettered Medigap Supplement plans, all of which have been standardized by the federal government.

What is medicare part A?

Part A is Hospital Inpatient Care. Medicare Part A helps cover the costs associated with inpatient hospital care, including:

Can I keep my current doctors and healthcare providers with Medicare?

Whether you can keep your current doctors and healthcare providers with Medicare depends on several factors, including the type of Medicare coverage you:

Does the $35 insulin cap apply to Medicare prescription drug coverage?

When referring to Original Medicare Part D, the $35 cap applies to monthly insulin treatment.

Who can get Medicare or Medicare Advantage coverage?

Eligibility to receive Medicare or Medicare Advantage depends on their age, work history and/or disability status and Medicare Part B premium history, Medicare Part A

How long can I stay in a hospital during my life with Medicare Part A?

Inpatient Hospital Care lifetime and period durations using Medicare Part A, is as follows:

When does medical underwriting apply?

If you have concerns about Medigap or Supplement medical underwriting, you might want to explore Medigap options during guaranteed issue periods:

Medicare and Medicare Advantage basic facts are as follows:

Here are some basic facts about Medicare and Medicare Advantage:

What is an approved Medicare Insurance Carriers Drug Formulary?

A drug formulary, refers to a list of prescription medications that are approved and covered by a specific Medicare approved prescription drug plan

Can I change my Medicare plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)?

Yes, you can change your Medicare plan during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), which is also known as the Medicare Open Enrollment Period.

VA & Medicare benefits for spouses, dependents and family caregivers

Learn about VA combined with Medicare for spouses, dependents and family caregivers.

What does the term Age-in mean in Medicare?

I'm almost 65 years old. Am I considered an Age-in? When can I apply for Medicare benefits?

Are there any residence requirements to receive Medicare benefits?

There are several prerequisites To be eligible for Medicare.