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Understanding Each Part of Medicare
There is no monthly premium if you or your spouse pays Medicare taxes while working. Monthly premiums for Part A only applies to those who did not meet the 40-quarter requirement.
Coverage
- Inpatient hospital care
- Home Health care
- Skilled nursing facility
- Surgery
- Lab tests
- Hospice
There is a monthly premium depending on your income level, and it will be deducted directly from the beneficiary’s social security check.
Coverage
- Doctor’s visits
- Durable medical equipment
- Preventative services
- Outpatient care
There is no extra cost usually when you enroll in this plan with a healthcare company. You’ll enjoy benefits from both Part A and B, a drug plan, and some extra benefits depending on the plan.
Coverage
- Everything from Hospital and Doctor’s Visits parts of Medicare
- Extra benefits like dental and vision
There is a monthly premium depending on your plan. Penalty may apply if the beneficiary doesn’t enroll a drug plan when applying for Medicare.
Coverage
- Prescription Drug
How to Enroll in Medicare
A simple guide to getting started and choosing your coverage.
- Some people are enrolled automatically.
- If you are not enrolled automatically, sign up through Social Security.
- After you enroll, you will receive your Medicare Number and Medicare card
(You need Part A and Part B before you can join a Medicare Advantage Plan)
Option A: Original Medicare
• Includes Part A + Part B
• You can add a separate Part D drug plan
• You can also buy Medigap to help with out-of-pocket costs
Option B: Medicare Advantage (Part C)
• Provided by a Medicare-approved private plan
• Must have Part A + Part B to join
• Most plans include drug coverage (Part D)
• Plan types may include HMO or PPO
You choose either Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan – not both.
- Compare plans available in your ZIP code
- Check doctors, hospitals, prescription drugs, and costs
- Enroll through Medicare.gov, the health plan, 1-800-MEDICARE, or a licensed agent/broker
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Medicare FAQ
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for:
- People who are 65 or older
- Certain younger people with disabilities
- People with End-Stage Renal Disease
You can enroll during Initial Enrollment Period or Annual Enrollment Period:
- Initial Enrollment Period: starts 3 months before your 65th birthday and ends 3 months after (7 months in total).
- Annual Enrollment Period: Oct 15-Dec 7 every year. You can add, change, or cancel your plan during this period each year.
Fill out a form and we will assign you a licensed insurance agent to talk about your best options.