How to Sign Up for Medicare Part B
What is the process of enrolling in Medicare Part B?
National Walking Day
NATIONAL WALKING DAY National Walking Day is the first Wednesday in April and is sponsored by the American Heart Association. The first National Walking Day was in 2007. This day promotes awareness to healthy living and the benefits of taking a walk. Activities such as walking can help you lower stress and improve your mood. [...]
Alzheimer’s and Medicare Coverage
Alzheimer’s and Medicare Coverage According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it is estimated that over six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Approximately 1 in 9 people age 65 and older have Alzheimer's. Women make up close to two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's. Older Black Americans are almost twice as likely to have Alzheimer's [...]
Medicare and Your Health Savings Account
Your Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medicare According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) guidelines, you cannot make contributions to your Health Savings Account once you enroll in Medicare. To contribute pre-tax dollars to an HSA you must be enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan. The month you begin your Medicare benefits, you should [...]
Extra Help for Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D Extra Help Medicare Part D Extra Help is a federal program that lowers your Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) premiums and lowers the cost of your prescriptions. You may qualify if you have limited income and assets. Extra Help Eligibility/Qualifications Your monthly income falls into a certain range and your assets [...]
Vaccines Covered by Medicare
Medicare Covers Many Vaccines for Free! Great news! Because of a prescription drug law that went into effect January 1, 2023, your Medicare Part D drug plan will cover the cost of most vaccines. All adult vaccines that are recommended by the CDC are covered with no out-of-pocket costs to you. Medicare Part B [...]
Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
Medicare Coverage and Cataract Surgery Cataracts are a common part of aging — in fact, more than half of Americans over 80 either have cataracts or have had them removed. Left untreated, cataracts can interfere with daily life and may even cause blindness. The good news? Cataract surgery is safe, simple, and usually painless. But [...]
Medicare and Cancer Coverage
Medicare and Cancer Coverage Unfortunately, Cancer is something many of us will face directly or indirectly at some point during our lifetime. According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1.9 million new Cancer cases were diagnosed in the United States in 2023. Does Medicare cover Cancer? Yes, it does. Depending on your choice for coverage [...]
Home Health Services Covered By Medicare
Original Medicare and Home Health Care Original Medicare (Medicare Part A and/or Part B) will cover eligible home health services if you are considered homebound and need part-time or intermittent services. To Qualify and be Considered Homebound: You are having trouble leaving your home without some type of help due to an illness or injury. Examples [...]
How Do I Apply for Medicare
How Do I Apply For Medicare? You may apply for Medicare online in less than 10 minutes. You simply fill out the online application to enroll in Medicare. Apply for Medicare at SSA.gov Social Security will review and process your application. If any additional information is needed, Social Security will contact you. If you aren’t [...]