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Medicare Parts coverage and cost in 2020
What do Medicare Parts cover and cost in 2020? There are 4 parts of Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Part A covers inpatient hospital services. Part B covers outpatient medical services. Part C is Medicare Advantage plan offered by private companies approved by Medicare. Part D provides prescription drug coverage […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Period
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Once a year Medicare open enrollment period is October 15 to December 7 – also known as Annual Election Period or Annual Enrollment period – anyone with Medicare can make changes to their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year. For example, the next Medicare open enrollment […]
Silver Sneakers Medicare Plans
What is Silver Sneakers? Silver Sneakers is a health and fitness program for Medicare beneficiaries 65 years or older. Thus, if your a senior Medicare Plans may pay for Silver Sneakers. Members of Silver Sneakers have access to thousands of gyms, community centers, and other participating fitness location across the nation. As a member you […]
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Medicare Questions? Call our Phone Number Get answer to your Medicare Questions by calling Senior Healthcare Direct phone number 1-855-368-4717. We will continue to remain open for business during the Coronavirus pandemic. Our customer support team will work remotely from the safety of their home to answer your Medicare questions. For example, we can answer […]
AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
AARP Medicare Supplement Plans AARP Medicare Supplement Plans are offered through UnitedHealthcare insurance company. UnitedHealthcare is a Top Medicare Supplement insurance company that provides 9 Medigap Plans: A, B, C, F, High deductible F, G, K, L, and N. Both United Healthcare Medicare Supplement plans and AARP Medigap plans include the following coverage benefits. Medicare […]
Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans
Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans Mutual of Omaha is a Top Medicare Supplement insurance company and offers the Medigap Plans A, F, High deductible F, G, and N. Specifically, Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plans include the following coverage benefits. Medicare Part A Hospital Coverage All Mutual of Omaha Medigap plans cover Medicare Part […]
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AARP Medicare Supplement Plans
AARP Medicare Supplement Plans AARP Medicare Supplement Plans are offered through UnitedHealthcare insurance company. UnitedHealthcare is a Top Medicare Supplement insurance company that provides 9 Medigap Plans: A, B, C, F, High deductible F, G, K, L, and N. Both United Healthcare Medicare Supplement plans and AARP Medigap plans include the following coverage benefits. Medicare […]
Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans
Mutual of Omaha Medicare Supplement Plans Mutual of Omaha is a Top Medicare Supplement insurance company and offers the Medigap Plans A, F, High deductible F, G, and N. Specifically, Mutual of Omaha Medicare supplement plans include the following coverage benefits. Medicare Part A Hospital Coverage All Mutual of Omaha Medigap plans cover Medicare Part […]
Aetna Medicare Supplement Plans
Aetna Medicare Supplement Plans Aetna is a Top Medicare Supplement insurance company and offers the following Medigap plans: A, B, F, High deductible F, G, and N. Aetna’s Medicare supplement plans include the following benefits no matter which plan you choose. Medicare Part A Hospital Coverage All plans include 100% coverage for Medicare Part A […]
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Medicare Supplement Rates Raleigh NC
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Medicare Supplement Plan G
Medicare Supplement Plan G in Charlotte, North Carolina MedicareBob, owner of Senior Healthcare Direct, along with his team of licensed agents assists people nationwide with Medicare insurance. This includes Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap), and original Medicare Part A and Part B. In this Rate Watch Wednesday video, MedicareBob will look at what […]
Medicare Part D
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Medicare Parts coverage and cost in 2020
What do Medicare Parts cover and cost in 2020? There are 4 parts of Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Part A covers inpatient hospital services. Part B covers outpatient medical services. Part C is Medicare Advantage plan offered by private companies approved by Medicare. Part D provides prescription drug coverage […]
Medicare Open Enrollment Period
Medicare Open Enrollment Period Once a year Medicare open enrollment period is October 15 to December 7 – also known as Annual Election Period or Annual Enrollment period – anyone with Medicare can make changes to their Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year. For example, the next Medicare open enrollment […]
Medicare Drug Plan
Change Your Medicare 2020 Drug Plan Today You can get the Medicare drug plan you want in 2020! Here’s the big Medicare Part D and Medicare.gov update: During the last 2019 Annual Enrollment you may have used the new Medicare.gov Plan Finder which was rolled out in October 2019. Unfortunately, there were a lot of […]
Seema Verma CMS approves Section 1135 Wavier
/in General Info /by Brian KondasCMS Approves Section 1135 Wavier for 13 States On March 23, 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) approves Section 1135 Wavier for 13 states. The waiver gives states new “flexibility” to provide needed healthcare services during the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. According to CMS Administrator Seema Verma, “These waivers give a broad range […]
Medicare Parts coverage and cost in 2020
/in General Info, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D /by Brian KondasWhat do Medicare Parts cover and cost in 2020? There are 4 parts of Medicare: Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Part A covers inpatient hospital services. Part B covers outpatient medical services. Part C is Medicare Advantage plan offered by private companies approved by Medicare. Part D provides prescription drug coverage […]
Medicare Telehealth Coverage Expands
/in General Info /by Brian KondasTelehealth Coverage expands amid Coronavirus Pandemic New change to Medicare Telehealth due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency. Seniors can now access telehealth services in their homes. On March 17, 2020, CMS Administrator Seema Verma says: “These changes allow seniors to communicate with their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility so […]