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Telehealth Services: How Medicare Beneficiaries Can Access Medical Care From Home
Telehealth includes services available through telecommunications, such as your computer, tablet, or smartphone. We answer all the questions you might have pertaining to this new technology.
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Special Enrollment Periods & Qualifying Life Events
Some of the trickier parts of Medicare to understand are Special Enrollment Periods (SEP) and Qualifying Life Events (QLE). In this guide, we take a look at how SEPs and QLEs work.
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Medicare Coverage for Mental Health Services: What's Covered & What Isn't
If you're wondering if Medicare covers mental health services — specifically therapy, inpatient and outpatient care, and marriage counseling — you'll want to read this helpful guide.
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How to Choose the Right Mental Health Provider With Medicare
Finding the right provider calls for understanding the role of each type of provider, identifying various potential candidates, then going through the selection process.
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Commonly Used Mental Health Benefits by Medicare Beneficiaries
Overall, about one-quarter of Medicare beneficiaries live with a mental illness. Coverage has improved in recent years, but around half are still not receiving treatment for their conditions. Read on for more resources through different parts of Medicare.
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How to Avoid Medicare Marketing Traps: What to Watch Out For
The best protection against private insurers offering deceptive or predatory Medicare plans continues to be an educated consumer. Read this guide to understand what to look out for.
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How to Get Financial Assistance With Medicare
This article provides a brief introduction into how healthcare cost planning — and Medicare’s role — fits into your overall financial picture.
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Medicare Glossary of Terms: Important Definitions & Terminology
Medicare's vast amount of unfamiliar terminology can be difficult to grasp. We present this glossary to help you understand the language of Medicare.
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The Difference Between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare
Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare cover your major medical needs, but differ in what they cover, how you receive the coverage, and how much you pay.
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Medicare & Social Security: How They Work Together
It’s essential to understand how Medicare and Social Security are similar and how they differ, because they both play a role in retirement once people hit their 60s.
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Medicare vs. Private Insurance: Coverages, Costs & FAQs
If you have private insurance, do you need Medicare? We answer this typical question and more in this helpful article.
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Does Medicare Automatically Start at Age 65?
As your 65th birthday approaches, you may wonder: Do you automatically get Medicare when you turn 65? Keep reading this guide to learn more.
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Medigap Plan G: What it is, How it Works & What it Covers
Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, fills some or all of the payment “gaps” — especially a plan referred to as Medigap Plan G. So, what is it exactly?
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Medicare Costs & Premiums Guide: Part A, B, and D
One common misperception is that Medicare is entirely free. That is only partially true. This article will focus on Medicare's costs and premiums, assuming that you are eligible and have successfully enrolled.
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Medicare Dental Coverage & How to Get Care
If you’re part of the majority of U.S. adults who prioritize your oral health, you may be wondering: does Medicare cover dental? The good news is if you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may be covered in some areas.
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Medicare Coverage Gaps, or “Donut Holes” & How to Avoid Them
Very few patients will experience a coverage gap in their prescription drug plans, or Part D; however, it’s important to understand what these donut holes are, and how they’ve changed due to legislation.
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Does Medicare Cover Hearing Aids?
Since most of the senior population with hearing problems also have Medicare coverage, common question are: Does Medicare cover hearing aids? If so, which hearing aids? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this article.
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Are Medicare Premiums Tax Deductible?
You might be surprised to learn that Medicare premiums can be deductible if you itemize on your federal income tax return and qualify to deduct your medical expenses. To learn more, keep reading this comprehensive guide.
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Medicare Home Health Care & Eligibility
Home health care — also simply known as “home health” — has a unique set of eligibility requirements that set it apart from other in-home services. In this guide, we'll be exploring these requirements and coverages in greater detail.
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Medicare Part A: What It Covers & How It Works
Medicare Part A is one of the two parts of Original Medicare, consisting of Part A and Part B. If you want to know more about how this program works, we’ve provided a detailed, easy-to-follow synopsis.
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How Do I Sign Up for Medicare?
Is your 65th birthday around the corner? If so, it may be time for you to start thinking about enrolling in Medicare.
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Medicare Prior to 65
Most Medicare beneficiaries enroll in Medicare when they turn 65, or after if they are working and then subsequently when they retire. However, there are situations when you can enroll in Medicare before your 65th birthday.
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Medicare Enrollment Periods, Dates & Deadlines
Enrollment in Medicare may seem confusing because so many enrollment periods sound the same, but they’re far easier to understand if you follow this comprehensive guide.
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Medicare Part B: What It Covers & How It Works
Medicare Part B covers common services, such as doctor visits and outpatient treatments. If you want to know what Medicare Part B is, how it works, and if it's right for you, we’ve got you covered.
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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?
One in two 80-year-olds will either have had cataract surgery or will be dealing with cataracts. If you're wondering which Medicare part covers cataract surgery, we answer that and more in this easy-to-follow article.
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Medicare 2023 Benefit Changes and Trends
In this article, we cover what changes in Medicare you should watch out for this Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).
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What Is Medicare Part D?
Part D is one of Medicare's most popular programs, covering more than 49 million beneficiaries under a prescription drug plan.
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Medicare Enrollment & Eligibility
If you're applying for a Medigap, Medicare Advantage, or Part D policy, you'll want to read this guide.
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Signing Up for Medicare - The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Guide
Here's everything you need to know to prepare for the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period.
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Prescription Drug Coverage in Medicare — Part B and D
Prescription drug coverage is an important part of your health insurance. How does Medicare handle those costs?
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Medicare vs. Medicaid
Understand the differences between the two.
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What Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) Plan?
Learn about plans that provide additional benefits for the costs Medicare doesn't cover.
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A Guide to Medicare Premiums & Deductibles
Premiums and deductibles can determine your total out-of-pocket expenses each year.
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Is a Medigap Policy Right for You?
Let's review the pros and cons of Medigap policies.
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Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Right for You?
Let's review the pros and cons of Medicare Supplement insurance plans.
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The Differences between Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) in Medicare
Network designs can determine which doctors are available to you, and how much you'll pay to see them.
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Quick Guide to Coinsurance & Copays in Medicare
Coinsurance and copays can determine your medical expenses each year.
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What is Medicare? A Quick Introduction
Learn about Medicare, the national health insurance program in the United States.
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