Are chiropractic services covered by Medicare supplemental insurance?
If you are one of the 25% of Americans who recently sought medical treatment for neck or lower back pain, you may be wondering if your Medicare Supplement Insurance policy covers these services. This depends almost entirely on whether or not the recommended treatments are…
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Can I sign-up for Medicare at Anytime?
For the most part, enrollment into Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans—and similar Medicare Health Plans—are governed by enrollment periods. This means that without a special exception—known as a special enrollment period—you can only enroll in these programs during specific yearly time windows. Read on…
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I already have health insurance. Do I still need Medicare?
Many older adults who qualify for Medicare—but still have private health insurance through a partner or employer—wonder exactly how Medicare will figure into their future plans.
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10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
With various plans, supplemental plans, Medicare Advantage Plans and different amounts of cost and coverage, understanding the Medicare system can be confusing. Here are 10 things you need to know to start analyzing Medicare plans and which one you would like to purchase.
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Dental, Vision and Hearing Coverage with Medicare
Do Original Medicare or Medicare Supplement Insurance plans cover dental? No, generally Original Medicare and Medicare Supplement Insurance plans don’t cover dental for the most part. Plans for these services need to be purchased under separate insurance in most cases. Do Original Medicare or Medicare…
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5 Questions About Medicare For People With Diabetes
For people with diabetes, choosing a Medicare plan can be overwhelming. There are so many options, and the balance between comprehensive coverage and affordable cost can be hard to strike. Individual needs for a health plan will vary based on your financial situation, geographic location and current health status, but there are a few things people with diabetes might have in common when it comes to selecting a good Medicare plan.
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Understanding the Star Rating for Medicare Companies
The 5-star rating for Medicare companies is based on surveys of members and providers as well as what is covered by the plan. 1 star is the lowest ranking of these plans and 5 stars is the highest ranking, based on surveyed member satisfaction, provider satisfaction and what types of services are covered by the individual Medicare company.
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When You Are On Medicare Do You Need a Medicare Supplement Insurance Policy?
With terms like Original Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance and Medicare Advantage plans all suddenly becoming relevant when you first qualify for Medicare, it can be so confusing to figure out what is available to you and what your best options are.
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I already have health insurance. Do I still need Medicare?
Many older adults who qualify for Medicare—but still have private health insurance through a partner or employer—wonder exactly how Medicare will figure into their future plans. Should they enroll in Parts A and B as soon as they are eligible or are there good reasons…
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Medicare for Flu Season
Flu season comes every year from about November to the spring, and 2020 is set to be an especially tough flu season because of the combination of COVID-19 and the typical influenza season. Here are some of our best tips for staying safe this season and utilizing your Medicare benefits to get the care you need during the flu season of 2020:
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