How to Sign Up for Medicare Part B
What is the process of enrolling in Medicare Part B?
Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
Cataract Surgery and Medicare Does Medicare pay for cataract surgery? The short answer is yes. Medicare covers certain medically necessary services, such as cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is performed by an ophthalmologist. Ophthalmologists are eye doctors with advanced medical and surgical training. Your cost and coverage will depend on the option you selected as your primary. [...]
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 [...]
When Can I Change My Medicare Advantage Plan
When Can I Change My Medicare Advantage Plan If we lived in a perfect world, you would be more than satisfied with your new Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare Advantage plans may be a perfect coverage option for some individuals. However, situations occur, and maybe you realize that your family doctor doesn’t accept your plan, or [...]
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 [...]
When Can I Change My Medicare Supplement?
When Can I Change My Medicare Supplement (Medigap)?
Medicare Part D: Prescription Drug Coverage
Medicare Part D: A Brief Description
2023 Medicare Costs
2020 Medicare Costs - A brief overview of Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B premiums and costs
Inpatient verses Outpatient: Know the Difference
Inpatient verses Outpatient: The importance of knowing the difference.
Shingles Vaccination and Medicare
Shingles Vaccine Does Medicare Cover the Shingles Vaccine? Beginning January 2023, Part D plans must include most commercially available vaccines on their formularies. This includes the vaccine for shingles. The only exceptions are flu, pneumonia, hepatitis B, and COVID-19 vaccinations. These vaccines are covered by Medicare Part B. All Medicare-covered vaccines should be free to you. [...]