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Medicare is a health insurance program for: people age 65 or older,
people under age 65 with certain disabilities, and
people of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant).
Medicare has: Part A Hospital Insurance - Most people don't pay a premium for Part A because they or a spouse already paid for it through
their payroll taxes while working. Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) helps cover inpatient care in hospitals, including
critical access hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities (not custodial or long-term care). It also helps cover hospice care
and some home health care. Beneficiaries must meet certain conditions to get these benefits. Part B Medical Insurance - Most people pay a monthly premium for Part B. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) helps cover
doctors' services and outpatient care. It also covers some other medical services that Part A doesn't cover, such as some
of the services of physical and occupational therapists, and some home health care. Part B helps pay for these covered services
and supplies when they are medically necessary. Prescription Drug Coverage - Most people will pay a monthly premium for this coverage. Starting January 1, 2006,
new Medicare prescription drug coverage will be available to everyone with Medicare. Everyone with Medicare can get
this coverage that may help lower prescription drug costs and help protect against higher costs in the future.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage is insurance. Private companies provide the coverage. Beneficiaries choose the
drug plan and pay a monthly premium. Like other insurance, if a beneficiary decides not to enroll in a drug plan
when they are first eligible, they may pay a penalty if they choose to join later.
For details on what Medicare will cover: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf To check for Medicare eligibility: http://www.medicare.gov/MedicareEligibility/home.asp?version=default&browser=IE%7C7%7CWindows+Vista&language=English
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Medicare is a government healthcare program in the United States that provides medical coverage for individuals who are 65 years or older, or individuals with certain disabilities or specific medical conditions. It is necessary because healthcare costs can be high, especially for seniors who may have limited income or financial resources. Medicare helps ensure that these individuals have access to affordable and necessary healthcare services.
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How do you apply for Aetna Medicare?
You may go to the Aetna Medicare site to apply for medicare. There are multiple forms you need to fill out to obtain the specific type of medicare you need.
How does a person get reimbursed by Medicare if they buy an item that is covered by Medicare but bought by the individual?
You will need to contact Medicare and submit the claim directly to Medicare yourself.
Can you have Medicare in NJ and move to Va and keep Medicare or do you need to reapply?
Medicare is a Federal program; there is no need to reapply when you move - just let SSA know of your new address.
What are the 800 phone numbers for medicare and medicade?
The Medicare number is 1.800.MEDICARE. Medicaid is a State program; each State has its own contacts.
Does Medicaid pay doctor bills?
Medicare pay bills to those doctors who are associated with Medicare, and doctors who are not associated to it for those you need to refer it to Medicare administration.
What medical screenings are Medicare recipients eligible for?
medicare does not covere preventative. you need a HMO/PPO policy or a supplement
How do you pay for your medicare Part B if you are still working?
I dont believe you can... part b is automatically taken out of your SSA check, you need to be retired or on disability to be on medicare and this is b/c you need to be drawing a check to pay for it. 8006334227 is medicare number call them to be 100% sure You don't need to be retired/on disability for Medicare. You qualify for Medicare at age 65 with at least 40 quarters of Medicare contributions (through employment). If you aren't receiving/eligible for Social Security, you may send payments to CMS by check.
Will Medicare pay for a ventricular pacemaker?
Yes. I had a pacemaker implanted and medicare paid for it except the 20% deductible. Some things such as blood work was covered 100% from Medicare. Please remember that medicare guidelines on coverage varies by state. So you would want to call them and talk to them about the specific coverage of the procedure you need done.
Does medicare cover rides to doctor's offices?
The best thing that you can do to find out if medicare covers rides to the doctors office is to look it up or call who ever u need to about your medicare.
Medicate cardNow you are misscarried How many days cover for medicare?
Are you asking about MEDICARE or MEDICAID? It's unclear what you need to know.
How can you get Medicare if you are collecting unemployment?
for medicare eligibility you need to be 65 or disabled, us citizen,worked at least 40 quaters
Why is it important for an individual to know about medicaid and medicare?
Because if you don't you might get stuck in a situation where you you need to know medicaid/medicare
