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Introduction to Medicare health insurance

Once you have become Medicare-eligible and enroll, you can choose to get your Medicare benefits from Original Medicare, the traditional fee-for-service program offered directly through the federal government, … See more

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Eligibility for home health (Part A or Part B)

WEBUnder Part B, you are eligible for home health care if you are homebound and need skilled care. There is no prior hospital stay requirement for Part B coverage of home health …

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Medicare Advantage basics

WEBNot all MA Plans cover additional benefits, so check with a plan directly to learn what benefits it covers. All Medicare Advantage Plans must include a limit on your out-of …

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Home health basics with Medicare

WEBMedicare covers your home health care if: You are homebound, meaning it is extremely difficult for you to leave your home and you need help doing so. You need skilled …

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Medicare coverage of home health care services

WEBHome health covered services. If you qualify for the home health benefit, Medicare covers the following: Skilled nursing services: Services performed by or under the supervision …

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Tips to find a Medicare doctor

WEBMedicare: To find a provider who accepts Original Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227) or use Medicare’s Physician Compare tool. If you have a Medicare Advantage …

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Outpatient mental health care

WEBMedicare Part B covers outpatient mental health care, including the following services: An annual depression screening. Speak to your primary care provider for more information. …

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Differences between Medicare and Medicaid

WEBMedicare and Medicaid are two separate, government-run programs. They are operated and funded by different parts of the government and primarily serve different groups. …

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Supplemental insurance for Original Medicare (Medigaps)

WEBMedigap purchasing basics. Medigap purchasing details: enrollment periods, guaranteed issue, and more. Medigap costs. Comparing Medigap options. Medigaps and prior …

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Annual Wellness Visit

WEBAnnual Wellness Visit. The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This …

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What are Postal Service Health Benefits

WEBDear Marci, My wife is a U.S. Postal Service employee, and we are both covered under her Federal Employee Health Benefits. She was told that our health …

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Medicare Advantage and home health

WEBAll Medicare Advantage Plans must provide at least the same level of home health care coverage as Original Medicare, but they may impose different rules, restrictions, and …

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Introduction to low-income programs

WEBIf you have a limited income, you may be able to get assistance with your health care costs through certain programs: Medicaid: If you have a low monthly income and minimal …

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The Medicare Feed

WEBDeveloped by the Medicare Rights Center, The Medicare Feed provides bite-size, practical information and updates straight from the Medicare Rights Blog.Bookmark The Medicare …

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Health care proxies

WEBHealth care proxies. A health care proxy is a document that names someone you trust as your proxy, or agent, to express your wishes and make health care decisions for you if …

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Medicare Assistance Programs in New York

WEBThe information in this course applies to New York State only. For information about Medicare assistance programs on a national level, refer to Level 4, Course 4: Medicare …

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Power of attorney

WEBA power of attorney is a document—typically prepared by a lawyer—that names someone you trust as your agent to make property, financial, and other legal decisions on your …

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HMO costs and coverage

WEBThe maximum out-of-pocket limit for HMOs in 2024 is $8,850, but plans may set lower limits. HMOs cannot charge more than Original Medicare charges for certain kinds of …

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