Medicare and the Coronavirus

Medicare and the Coronavirus

What Medicare Will Cover? Testing Medicare Part B covers a test to check if you have the coronavirus. The test will be covered when your doctor or other health care provider orders it. You will pay no out-of-pocket costs. Hospitalization If you are diagnosed with the...
Medicare: The More You Know

Medicare: The More You Know

Understanding Medicare can be a daunting task. Not only are there many Medicare options, but Medicare jargon can be confusing. There is Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement plans, Medicare Advantage plans, and Medicare Drug Plans. Below is important information for...
Medicare and Home Health Care

Medicare and Home Health Care

Many people wonder if Medicare will cover Home Health Services. The good news is yes, Medicare will cover services that were once only offered only in a hospital or a doctor’s office. Before Medicare will cover health care services in your home you must meet certain...
Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles for 2020

Medicare Part A & B Premiums and Deductibles for 2020

CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) has released the 2020 Medicare Costs for Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. The Medicare Part A inpatient hospital deductible will increase to $1,408.00, an increase of $44.00 from the 2019 deductible. Unlike the...
Why You Need To Read Your Annual Notice of Change

Why You Need To Read Your Annual Notice of Change

As we approach the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) that runs from October 15 thru December 7, you are going to start receiving a ton of mail. Plans in your area, your current Medicare Advantage or your Medicare Prescription Drug plan and possibly mail from...
Original Medicare and Diabetes

Original Medicare and Diabetes

This article explains the coverage of diabetic supplies and services that are covered under Original Medicare along with a  Medicare Prescription Drug plan (Part D) Original Medicare is fee-for-service coverage. Medicare will usually pay the hospitals, doctors, and...