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Medicare Basics: 5 Things to Know about Medicare Part B (Second in a Series)
There are four basic parts of Medicare: A, B, C, and D. Each part helps pay for certain medical services. Here are 5 things to know about Part B: #1 Part B is the second of two parts of what is considered “Original Medicare”. (Part A is the other). #2 Most...
COVID-19 ACCELERATES USE OF VIRTUAL HEALTHCARE: WILL THIS GENIE EVER GO BACK IN THE BOTTLE?
Until now, virtual healthcare could still be described as something of a novelty utilized by "early adopters" like those consumers that traditionally are the first to use a new technology. I bet, until now, if you asked a healthcare expert about when virtual...
How to Enroll in Medicare During the Corona Virus Emergency
Here are the latest Medicare Enrollment postings to the Social Security & Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) website: Can I enroll in Medicare? Date: April 14, 2020 If you already have Medicare Part A and wish to sign up for...
Medicare and Employer-based Coverage
When you have both Medicare and employer-based coverage, Medicare will either pay primary or secondary for your medical costs. When Medicare is primary insurance, Medicare pays for your medical bills first. When Medicare is the secondary insurance, Medicare pays...
Unexpected Medicare Penalties and Income-Related Adjustments: Can You Appeal? How?
Medicare can be confusing and lead to unexpected costs. This is especially true if you’re not informed on the front end when you first become eligible for Medicare; or, if you delay enrollment, when you enroll that first time. The three most common surprise-cost...
Medicare Basics: 5 Things to Know About Medicare Part A
There are four basic parts of Medicare: A, B, C, and D. Each part helps pay for certain medical services. Here are 5 things to know about Part A: #1 Part A is one of two parts of what is considered “Original Medicare”. (Part B is the other). #2 Most people don’t...
2020 Medicare Part B Monthly Premium and Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts
On Friday Medicare announced the Part B rates that most Medicare enrollees will be responsible for paying in 2020. Effective January 1, 2020 the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $144.60. This represents an increase of $9.10 from the...
Are Groupons For Healthcare Good or Bad? Yes
Groupons have been in the medical news lately (for example "Groupons For Medical Treatment? Welcome To Today’s U.S. Health Care" and "Groupons for medical care are helping patients save money") with stories of deeply discounted rates for some medical tests in several...
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