The Annual Election Period (AEP) is a crucial time for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries to review and make changes to their healthcare coverage. AEP occurs annually from October 15th to December 7th, allowing beneficiaries the opportunity to assess their current...
Medicare and Disabilities: What You Should Know For most beneficiaries, Medicare eligibility begins near. However, this is not the only qualifier for Medicare eligibility. Certain people with disabilities will qualify for Medicare enrollment before age 65. A few...
Will Medicare Cover Help for Back Pain? Back pain is a common problem among older adults in the United States. Because of this, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has added more coverage in recent years that assists with covering back pain...
What Isn’t Covered by Original Medicare? If you choose to enroll in Original Medicare, it covers most of your healthcare needs after you turn 65 or if you qualify earlier due to certain disabilities or End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Original Medicare Part A covers...
Medicare Part A Most people don’t have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A. If you’ve paid Medicare taxes, generally, at least 10 years, or you enrolled in Medicare before 65, you won’t pay a premium for Medicare Part A. Buying Medicare Part A is an option if you...
Regardless of your coverage type, Medicare gives beneficiaries opportunities every year to change coverage to adjust to their ever-changing needs. The biggest time for changing Medicare coverage is the Annual Enrollment Period or AEP. Every year, from October 15th to...
