This section covers the different parts of Medicare, Medicare managed care plans, medigap insurance, and Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Part A pays for most of the cost of hospitalization and other in-patient stays for Americans who are over 65 or disabled (if they are insured for Social Security/Medicare). Medicare Part B, which charges a premium, pays for doctor's visits and othermedical care. Medicare Part D is a prescritpion drug program that helps seniors with the cost of precribed medications. Medigap insurance, regulated by the federal government, helps fill in the gaps that aren't covered by Medicare. These parts of Medicare are called traditional Medicare, and each program charges copays and deductibles for services. Medicare managed care plans are Medicare Part C, an alternative to traditional Medicare.
3 Things You Must Know About Social Security Disability Claims
Are you eligible?
Check EligibilitySigning Up for Medicare: Enrollment Periods and Coverage Start Dates
If you’re new to Medicare, learn when you can enroll Part A, B, C, and D and when your coverage will start.
Medicare Savings Programs Help Pay Medicare Costs for Qualified Low-Income Individuals
Many people who are elderly or have disabilities have trouble paying the portion of medical bills left unpaid by Medicare and cannot afford private medigap insurance or a Medicare Advantage plan.
Eligibility for Medicare: Can I Qualify Before I'm 65?
Anyone over 65 can get Part B, Medical Insurance (mainly for doctors’ visits), simply by paying a premium, but Part A is a different story.
How a Hospital Stay on Observation Status Hurts Medicare Recipients
“Held for observation” is not the same as “admitted.” Find out how a hospital stay on observation can hurt you.
How to Appeal a Denial of Medicare Part C
If your Medicare Advantage Plan denies a request for coverage or reimbursement for health care services under Medicare Part C, you have the right to appeal if you disagree with the decision.
What to Expect at a ALJ Hearing at the Office of Medicare Hearings & Appeals
You must request an in-person hearing in writing and you must submit an explanation as to why the hearing needs to be in-person.
Medicare Coverage of Home Health Care
Progressive health care professionals often encourage people to get out of hospitals and nursing facilities and into their own or family members’ homes while recovering from injury or illness.
How to Appeal Your Original Medicare Part A or Part B Denial
If you are denied Medicare coverage or payment for a hospital stay or doctor's visit, here's how to appeal.
Part B Medicare Insurance: What You Pay
Medicare Part B is medical insurance that is intended to help pay doctor bills for treatment either in or out of the hospital, as well as many of the other medical expenses you incur when you ar
Medicare Advantage Managed Care Plans: An Alternative to Medigap Insurance
Medicare managed care plans fill gaps in basic Medicare, as do medigap policies, but they are almost always cheaper.
