When you enroll in Medicare you will receive the Medicare and You booklet outlining the services that are available to you. A list of Medicare’s preventive services can be found in section 3. We encourage you to use this list to keep track of the services you have received. Medicare provides you with services that…
For most Medicare eligible people, the Part B premium is $109 (2017). Part D premiums are determined every year during open enrollment. However, if you are a new Medicare beneficiary, or if your income exceeds the following minimums, you may be required to pay the standard premium amounts listed below. Part B Premium Adjustments In some…
When you become eligible for Medicare, we recommend that you enroll in Part D Prescription Drug coverage. Many Part D plans can help alleviate the costs of your medications; however, we understand that for some people, the cost of a plan, as well as the medication costs can be expensive. Before rejecting a Part D…
Many of your healthcare needs are already met if you have both Medicare and Medicaid benefits. However, you may also be eligible for a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C), which combines your doctor, hospital, and prescription coverage into one plan. What is covered under a Medicare Advantage Plan? These Dual Eligible plans often cover benefits…
