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How Connecting to Benefits Programs Can Save You …
WEBMedicare Savings Programs pay for a person’s monthly Part B premium ($174.70 per month in 2024). NCOA estimates that as many as 2 to 3 million people are missing out on this assistance, totaling up to $5.94 billion in forfeited benefits. There is a safe and trusted way to find out if you may be eligible for these or other benefits programs.
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Medicare for You: What You Need to Know SSA
WEBOriginal Medicare helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care. It also covers: Services from doctors and other health care providers. Outpatient care. Durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment). Preventive services (like screenings
Medicare, A Simple Explanation SSA
WEBMedicare is our country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older and younger people receiving Social Security disability benefits. The program helps with the cost of health care, but it doesn’t cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. When you first enroll in Medicare and during certain times of the year
Social Security to Expand Access to SSI Program by Updating …
WEBThe Social Security Administration recently published a final rule, “Expand the Definition of a Public Assistance Household.” This final rule announces one of several updates to Supplemental Security Income (SSI) regulations that …
New Start Dates for Medicare Part B Coverage Coming in 2023
WEBStarting January 1, 2023, your Medicare Part B coverage starts the first day of the month after you sign up, if you sign up during the last three months of your IEP. Before this change, if you signed up during the last three months of your IEP, your Medicare Part B coverage started two to three months after you enrolled.
Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your Medicare Plan
WEBBefore you join a Medicare Advantage Plan: Find and compare Medicare health plans in your area using Medicare’s Plan Finder. Visit the plan’s website to see if you can join online. You can also call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). When you call, please have your Medicare number and the date your Part A or Part B coverage started.
Medicare for You: What You Need to Know (Part 2) SSA
WEBTake insulin through a pump covered under Medicare’s durable medical equipment benefit – you’ll pay no more than $35 for a month’s supply starting in July 2023. Starting in 2025, annual out-of-pocket costs for people with Medicare prescription drug coverage will be capped at $2,000 thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act.
Medicare and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know SSA
WEBWith the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), being informed about your Medicare coverage is more important than ever. Medicare recently expanded its coverage of telehealth services. Telehealth enables beneficiaries to receive a wider range of healthcare services from doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility.
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Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, National Council on Aging …
WEBMay 16, 2024 • By Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO, National Council on Aging (NCOA) Reading Time: 2 Minutes. The cost of aging in America is on the rise. Social Security provides retirees with a stable income. Unfortunately, it’s not always enough to cover the costs of health care, food, housing, and utilities.
Act Now! Open Enrollment for Affordable Healthcare SSA
WEBFortunately, you are now protected with the ACA. Open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act begins November 1 and lasts until January 31, 2017. If you want your coverage to begin on the first of the year, you will have to enroll by December 15. Now is the time to compare healthcare plans so that you can find the best one for you.
The ADA Benefits All People, Not Just “Americans with Disabilities”
WEBJuly 26, 2023, marks the 33 rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).. This landmark civil rights law protects millions of people with disabilities across the country. The Access Board is celebrating accessible design features encountered in everyday life that benefit everyone, not just those with disabilities.
5 Ways to Apply for Social Security Benefits Online SSA
WEBOur website offers a convenient way to apply for benefits online. You can apply online for: Retirement or Spouse’s Benefits – You must be at least 61 years and 9 months in age and want your benefits to start in no more than four months. Check out our Apply for Benefits page for information on how to apply. Are age 18 or older.
Things to Think About Before Applying for Disability Benefits
WEBHere are the three key factors we use to determine if you may qualify for disability benefits: You must have a lasting medical condition so severe that it prevents you from doing the work that you did in the past or adjusting to other types of work. Your physical or mental impairment (s) must have lasted or be expected to last at least a year
Three Ways The National Institute On Aging Can Support You
WEBThe National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, conducts and supports scientific research to help more people live healthy, active lives as they grow older. NIA offers the following resources to support older adults, their families, and caregivers:
Helpful Facts About Social Security Disability Benefits SSA
WEBSSDI payments help disabled workers to meet their basic needs. The average monthly Social Security disability benefit is $1,280, as of April 2021, which allows disabled workers who can no longer work meet their basic needs. Social Security works aggressively to prevent, detect, and help prosecute fraud. Our agency is committed to protecting
New Resource for Individuals Who Provide Care SSA
WEBThe portal provides a convenient way for individual representative payees with a personal my Social Security account to manage direct deposit, wage reporting, and annual reporting for their beneficiaries. You can learn more about becoming a representative payee and all the requirements by: Visiting our representative payee website.
Prioritizing Mental Health for Our Veterans SSA
WEBTaking care of one’s mental health can have a positive effect on every aspect of one’s life, including relationships, work, and physical health. One way to prioritize mental health is to practice self-care. This can include getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and engaging in joyful and fulfilling activities.
We Need Your Insights on Telehealth and Telemedicine SSA
WEBTelehealth includes a variety of ways to use video and other technology to enhance healthcare and related information delivery. Telemedicine involves clinical services provided by interactive communication, most commonly a video, between a patient and a practitioner at different locations. We want to learn more about telehealth and telemedicine
Mental Health First Aid Can Help Us All SSA
WEBMental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a course administered by the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. It teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs and symptoms of mental health and substance use challenges. You can learn how to reach out and provide help and support to someone who may be experiencing these challenges.
New Option for Submitting your Disability Update Report! SSA
WEBYou will need your Social Security number, your current address and phone number, and a valid email address to complete the form. Also, you must have received a request for an updated disability report in the mail. Once you “Click to Sign,” you will receive an email from echosign.com asking you to confirm your digital signature.
Sign up for Medicare Part B Online, by Fax or Mail SSA
WEBYou can complete form CMS-40B ( Application for Enrollment in Medicare – Part B [Medical Insurance]) and CMS-L564 (Request for Employment Information) online. You can also fax the CMS-40B and CMS-L564 to 1-833-914-2016; or return forms by mail to your local Social Security office . Please contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 ( TTY 1-800
Mental Disorders Rule Update SSA
WEBOn Monday, September 26, Social Security will publish a final rule to update the criteria we use to evaluate disability claims involving mental disorders. This rule, “Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Mental Disorders,” is the most comprehensive revision to the criteria since 1985. Upon publishing this final rule, our standards and
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