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ESRD Medicare Advantage 2021
Can you enroll in Medicare Advantage with ESRD? In 2021, people with ESRD will be able to join Medicare Advantage Plans without any restrictions. Before 2021 you could only join a Medicare Advantage Plan with ESRD in certain situations. Starting in 2021, anyone with End-Stage Renal Disease can join an Advantage Plan. What is ESRD? […]
Medicare Coronavirus Update
Medicare provides health care coverage for Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing and hospitalizations. According to Medicare.gov, “You pay no out-of-pocket costs.” for COVID-19 lab tests. Furthermore, Medicare covers all medically necessary hospitalizations. For example, your doctor diagnoses you with COVID-19. Consequently, you remain an inpatient for the duration of your quarantine. Likewise, Medicare Advantage plans provide you […]
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 […]
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ESRD Medicare Advantage 2021
Can you enroll in Medicare Advantage with ESRD? In 2021, people with ESRD will be able to join Medicare Advantage Plans without any restrictions. Before 2021 you could only join a Medicare Advantage Plan with ESRD in certain situations. Starting in 2021, anyone with End-Stage Renal Disease can join an Advantage Plan. What is ESRD? […]
Ashburn Virginia Medicare Supplement Quotes
Ashburn Virginia Medicare Supplement Quotes In this Rate Watch Wednesday video, Robert Bache shows you Ashburn Virginia Beach Medicare Supplement Quotes in zip code 20147 for Medigap Plan G. Best Price for a Male Senior The best price for a senior male age 65, non-tobacco user in Ashburn Virginia is GPM at $98.73 monthly premium. […]
Woodbridge Virginia Medicare Supplement Quotes
Woodbridge Virginia Medicare Supplement Quotes In this Rate Watch Wednesday video, Robert Bache shows you Woodbridge Virginia Beach Medicare Supplement Quotes in zip code 22193 for Medigap Plan G. Best Price for a Female Senior In Woodbridge Virginia, the best price for a 65 age old female, non-tobacco user is Transamerica at $93.70 monthly premium. […]
Medigap Mondays
Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap)
CVS COVID-19 Testing and Accendo Medicare Supplement
CVS is offering adults free COVID-19 testing, “Video Visit” telemedicine services, and Accendo Medicare Supplement plans for seniors with a 14% household discount! You will learn which states have CVS COVID-19 testing, how to schedule your test, and how to evaluate your medical condition from the safety of your home. Furthermore, you will discover the […]
Rate Watch Wednesday
Updates on Medicare Rates Nationwide
Missouri Medicare Supplement Rates
Saint Louis Missouri Medigap Rates 2020 Seniors Sue and Betty compete to find the best Saint Louis Missouri Medicare Supplement rates in 2020. In this friendly competition, these two senior friends use different Medigap Plan shopping strategies. Find out which senior strategy results in finding the best price for Medigap Plan G. Furthermore, you can […]
Montana Medicare Supplement Rates
Montana Medigap Rates Discover Montana Medicare Supplement rates on Plans F, G, and N. You can find historical 2013 prices in the following Montana locations: Cascade County Montana Gallatin Couty Montana Missoula County Montana Yellowstone County Montana Find out how these historical quotes compare with current prices by getting a quote with Senior Healthcare Direct.
Michigan Medicare Supplement Rates
Michigan Medigap Rates Discover Michigan Medicare Supplement rates on Plans F, G, and N. You can find historical 2013 prices in the following Michigan locations: Ingham County Michigan Kent County Michigan Macomb County Michigan Wayne County Michigan Find out how these historical quotes compare with current prices by getting a quote with Senior Healthcare Direct.
Medicare Part D
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Extra Help Medicare Part D
Do I Qualify for Extra Help? According to SSA.gov, to qualify for Part D Extra Help, you must be receiving Medicare and have limited resources and income. Furthermore, you must reside in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. As MedicareBob shows in his video, Extra Help is not available in Puerto […]
Medicare Part D 2021 Costs
Medicare Part D 2021 Costs The cost of Medicare Part D will increase in 2021. Medicare Part D is insurance coverage that lowers your out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. There are four stages of Medicare Part D, and each stage has new drug costs. 4 Stages of Drug Coverage and Costs in 2021 Below are […]
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New Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students
/in Medicare General Info /by Brian KondasSenior Healthcare Direct helps people with Medicare and offers a new scholarship for non-traditional students at any US university or community college. This scholarship is for older adult students age 50 or older. It pays $1100 to help balance educational costs with your work and family commitments. Improve Your Professional Opportunities Pursuing higher education at […]
What is Dual Eligible Medicare?
/0 Comments/in Medicare General Info /by Brian KondasDual Eligible Medicare A dual eligible Medicare Beneficiary is enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. In other words, you are enrolled in either Part A or Part B and getting full Medicaid benefits. According to Wikipedia, approximately 9.2 million people are eligible for “dual” status. Moreover, “Dual-eligibles” make up 14% of Medicaid enrollment and responsible for […]
New Fitness Program
/in Medicare General Info /by Brian KondasNew Fitness Program Starting July 1, 2020 Senior Healthcare Direct clients are eligible to join the Active&Fit Direct self-pay fitness program for only $25 per month with access to over 11,000 fitness centers nationwide. In the video, Robert Bache explains who qualifies for the program and how this gym membership can save you money. Active&Fit […]