Understand Your Options Before Open Enrollment
September 27, 2024
Categories: News
Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 through Dec. 7
Medicare open enrollment is scheduled to run Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. That’s when seniors can switch coverage between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage or change a prescription drug plan.
Original Medicare is a health plan that has two parts: Part A (hospital insurance) covers in-patient hospital and skilled nursing care, and Part B (medical insurance) covers physician...
Navigating Medicare: Find resources, ask questions
September 13, 2021
Categories: Community health news
Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D: Enrolling in Medicare can feel overwhelming. But taking time to understand the alphabet soup is important, and all seniors need to be aware of how the choices they make can affect their healthcare. Medicare open enrollment for 2023 coverage is October 15 through December 7, so now is the perfect time to learn about the options.
Individuals can enroll in Original Medicare, which includes Part A (Hospital Insurance)...
Welcome to Medicare exams can boost quality of life
June 11, 2021
Categories: Community health news
As we age, we may focus on negatives such as new aches and pains. But age also brings some advantages, including time and resources that can help us focus on our health and quality of life.
Upon enrolling into Medicare Part B at age 65, beneficiaries are eligible for a once-in-a-lifetime examination. This “Welcome to Medicare” visit must occur during the first 12 months of enrollment and is free; the patient does not pay a fee, and the visit is not subject to a deductible.
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