Medicare and Mental Health
Mental health is a component of your overall health that includes your mental, emotional and social wellbeing. To help answer your questions and make sure you get the care you need, we have compiled a guide to getting the mental health care you need within the Medicare system.
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Do super healthy older adults need Medicare Supplemental Insurance?
If you take excellent care of yourself and rarely visit the doctor—except for routine, preventative care—you may be wondering if Medicare supplement insurance is a wise investment for you or a waste of money. Medicare supplement insurance helps pay the healthcare costs that original Medicare…
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What are Medicare parts F, G, and N, and how much do they cost?
Medicare Plans F, G and N are Medicare Supplemental Insurance plans that can be purchased to help supplement your Original Medicare benefits. These popular plan options can help you cover the extra out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover.
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Moving From Medicare Advantage to Medicare Supplement Insurance
If you are thinking about switching from a Medicare Advantage plan to a Medicare Supplement Insurance plan during an Open Enrollment Period there are some things you should know to help make the transition smooth and avoid coverage gaps.
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What are the important Medicare Supplement dates that I need to know?
Medicare Supplement Insurance—also known as Medigap—does not have annual enrollment periods and can be purchased throughout the year.
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Could a high deductible Medicare Supplement Insurance plan be right for me?
Looking at the pros and cons of high deductible versus traditional Medicare Supplement Insurance plans and running the numbers to find out potential savings options will help you have confidence in your plan choices.
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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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The Best Medicare Options For Frequent Travelers
Is international adventure and exploration part of your retirement agenda? As a seasoned traveler you already know that despite the best of plans, unexpected illnesses and accidents sometimes happen. How do you protect yourself from huge medical bills while accessing emergency care in other countries?…
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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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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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