Can you have Medicare and Marketplace insurance at the same time? Generally, once you have Medicare, it is illegal for you to enroll in Marketplace plan, known as a Qualified Health Plan (QHP). But see exceptions below. If you … Read More
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Help with Medicare Costs – 2018
Public benefit programs (such as Medicaid), providing help with Medicare Costs, use the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) guidelines to determine who qualifies for coverage. The table below includes the current income and resource limits someone needs to meet to be … Read More
Medicare Part D Premium and Part B Premium by Income – 2019
The post below describes 2019 Medicare Part D premium and Part B premium based on income. Medicare Part B Premium based on Income – 2019 The standard Part B premium amount in 2019 is $135.50. Most people will pay the … Read More
Medicare Preventive Services – 2019
Preventive care is care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. Medicare Part B covers many preventive services, such as screenings, vaccines, and counseling. You may use these services, if you meet the eligibility requirements. … Read More
What is Medicare Part D for 2019?
Medicare Part D Plan is used either as a stand-alone plan (Original Medicare with or without Medicare Supplement also known as Medigap) or as a part of Medicare Advantage with Prescription Drugs (MAPD). There are multiple Medicare Part D Plans … Read More
Medicare Low Income Subsidy (LIS) – 2019
The Federal Medicare Extra Help program also referred as the Medicare Low Income Subsidy (LIS) program, is for people with full Medicaid coverage as well as for people who are not on Medicaid but who have limited income. (See Medicare … Read More
What are Medicare Changes in 2019?
The post below describes 2019 Medicare changes for Premiums and Costs for Medicare Part A, Part B as well as for Part D. Article Contents Medicare Part A Cost 2019 Medicare Part B Premium and Cost 2019 Medicare Part D … Read More
Medicare Open Enrollment Period – 2019
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period 2019 (also known as the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period or AEP) will begin tomorrow. It starts on October 15th and will run through December 7th, 2018. It is the busiest time of year for Medicare … Read More
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and Delayed Medicare Part B Enrollment – 2018
The new video Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and Delayed Medicare Part B Enrollment – 2018 has been released on our YouTube channel. Here is the script of this video. Find more on IEP and Delayed Part B Enrollment in Medicare … Read More
How to get the peace of mind by using the Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan? – 2018
The new video “How to get the peace of mind by using the Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan?” has been released on our YouTube channel. Here is the script of this video. Find more on Medicare Supplement (Medigap) from Medicare Supplement … Read More