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Will Medicare cover help for back pain?
Will Medicare Cover Help for Back Pain? Back pain is a common problem among older adults in the United States. Because of this, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has added more coverage in recent years that assists with covering back pain...
How Does TRICARE Work with Medicare?
How Does TRICARE Work with Medicare? TRICARE is a healthcare program that provides coverage to uniformed service members, retirees, and their families globally. On the other hand, Medicare is a government-run healthcare program that provides healthcare to US citizens...
What Isn’t Covered by Original Medicare?
What Isn’t Covered by Original Medicare? If you choose to enroll in Original Medicare, it covers most of your healthcare needs after you turn 65 or if you qualify earlier due to certain disabilities or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Original Medicare Part A covers...
How Does Medicare Determine My Premium?
Medicare Part A Most people don’t have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A. If you’ve paid Medicare taxes, generally, at least 10 years, or you enrolled in Medicare before 65, you won’t pay a premium for Medicare Part A. Buying Medicare Part A is an option if you...
Plan F vs Plan G
Plan F vs Plan G Plan F and Plan G are Medicare Supplements and are considered the most comprehensive options for beneficiaries to enroll in. Although it is the most expensive, Plan F gives the most coverage. All Medicare beneficiaries are not eligible for Plan F...
Things to Consider When Changing Medicare Coverage
Regardless of your coverage type, Medicare gives beneficiaries opportunities every year to change coverage to adjust to their ever-changing needs. The biggest time for changing Medicare coverage is the Annual Enrollment Period or AEP. Every year, from October 15th to...
How to Enroll in Medicare if You Have Retiree Insurance
How to Enroll in Medicare if You Have Retiree Insurance Retiree insurance is employer-provided health insurance that some employers provide to former employees after retirement. This insurance usually pays second to Medicare so in order to be fully covered, you must...
What Are Chronic Special Needs Plans?
What Are Chronic Special Needs Plans? Chronic condition special needs plans, also called C-SNPS, are special types of Medicare Advantage plans that restrict enrollment to eligible members with specific chronic conditions. These plans include targeted care for these...
What is the Medicare Part B IRMAA?
What is the Medicare Part B IRMAA? Original Medicare Part B, sometimes referred to as medical insurance, helps to cover the cost of outpatient care, ambulance services, mental health services, durable medical equipment, and other medically necessary doctor’s services....