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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 … See more

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Introduction to health insurance

WEBHealth insurance (sometimes called health coverage) pays for some or all of the cost of the health services you receive, like doctors’ visits, hospital stays, and visits to the …

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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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What are Postal Service Health Benefits

WEBA new program called the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program will be offering health insurance to eligible Postal Service employees, retirees, and their …

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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 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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Medicare preventive services overview

WEBBookmark. Preventive care is care you receive to prevent illness, detect medical conditions, and keep you healthy. Medicare Part B covers many preventive services, such as …

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Your Medicare card

WEBMedicare cards. Everyone who enrolls in Medicare receives a red, white, and blue Medicare card. This card lists your name and the dates that your Original Medicare hospital …

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Medigap overview

WEBMedigaps are health insurance policies that offer standardized benefits to work with Original Medicare (not with Medicare Advantage).They are sold by private …

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A strategy for enrolling into Part B outside of an enrollment …

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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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