A couple decades ago, there weren’t a lot of choices when you became eligible for Medicare. Most U.S. citizens enrolled in Original Medicare, the health plan that’s provided by the U.S. government. The decision-making process was pretty easy.
5 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B, also known as Original Medicare or Traditional Medicare, cover a large portion of your medical expenses after you turn age 65. Part A (hospital insurance) helps pay for inpatient hospital stays, stays in skilled nursing facilities, surgery, hospice care and even some home health care. Part B (medical insurance) helps pay for doctors’ visits, …
Who is Eligible for Medicare?
Medicare eligibility: Understanding who is eligible for Medicare Medicare coverage is not available to everyone. To receive benefits under this federal insurance program, you have to meet Medicare eligibility requirements. What does it mean to be eligible for Medicare? Some people might confuse two types of Medicare eligibility: eligibility for Medicare, and eligibility for premium-free Medicare Part A. How you …
New to Medicare? Follow this Checklist!
#1 – Start your research early – about three month before you turn 65 This is your time to read up on Medicare Parts A, B, C and D to familiarize yourself with the basics. You first need to know what Medicare itself covers and doesn’t cover before you can decide whether a Medigap (Medicare Supplement) plan makes sense for you, or …