Monday, December 12, 2016
A: The new Medicare premiums, deductibles, and cost-sharing amounts have been announced for 2017. Part A 2016 2017 Hospital Deductible $1,288 $1,316 Hospital Copayment $322/day for days 61-90; $644/day for days ...
Monday, December 5, 2016
A: There are some medications not covered by Part D plans. Medicines covered by Part A or Part B won’t be covered by Part D. Any medications you get while in the hospital as an inpatient or in a skilled care facility are covered by Part A. Par ...
Monday, November 28, 2016
A: There are three general types of insurance to go along with your Medicare – Medicare Supplement plans (also called Medigaps), Part D drug plans and Medicare Advantage plans (also called Part C). A few Medicare Advantage plans do have zero dollar ...
Monday, November 21, 2016
A: You can order your test strips and lancets through Medicare’s National Mail Order Program for diabetic testing supplies.
Although oral diabetic medications and injectable insulin are paid for by Part D, diabetic testing supplies are paid for by M ...
Monday, November 14, 2016
A: November is National Diabetes Month. It’s a good time to make sure you understand how you can prevent complications from this disease. A diabetes diagnosis brings with it an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, nerve damage and kidney disease. ...
Monday, November 7, 2016
A: You can switch from one Medicare Supplement to another Medicare Supplement at any time during the six month period following your Part B effective date. Your ability to switch supplements after that time depends on your ability to pass medical un ...