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Do all Medicare advantage plans offer the exact same coverage as original Medicare?
no
The Medicare tax is this type of tax?
The medicare insurance tax is a part of The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing.
What is the amount to be deducted in 2010 for Medicare?
For most beneficiaries, Medicare Part B for 2010 is $96.40/month (same as 2009).
Do all retirees pay the same for medicare?
Medicare beneficiaries pay premiums (most people do not have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A); also, working retirees pay Medicare payroll tax.
Is Medicare Part C the same as Medicare supplemental?
No it is not. Medicare Part C plans otherwise known as Medicare Advantage Plans are private insurers that maintain a contract with Medicare to provide Medical Coverage and/or Prescription Drug Coverage plus in some cases added benefits not usually covered by Medicare (like dental, vision, etc) Medicare Supplement plans which have been standardized into various benefit plans labeled from A-N work in conjuction with Original Medicare and provide supplement coverage for costs that are normally the responsibility of the beneficiary. For more information on Medicare Supplement plan types, go to the publication 'Choosing a Medigap Policy, page 9:
Does each medicare advantage plan have the right to hold the part b deductible in the same plan year?
Medicare Advantage Plans (MAP) DO NOT hold the Part B Deductions! Medicare holds the Part B Deductions; this is the payment that everyone who has Medicare Part B have to pay. One of the qualifications to be able to obtain a MAP is to continuously pay the Part B Deduction, either from Social Security or Bank accounts.
What was Medicare deduction for 2008?
If you're asking about the monthly deduction for your Medicare Part B, it is $96.40 if you make less than $85,000.00 per year. If you're asking about the deductibles: The Medicare Part A deductible for 2008 was $1024.00 for days 1-60 of hospitalization. That amount will increase to $1068.00 for 2009. The Medicare Part B deductible for 2009 is the same as 2008 at $135.00.
What is Medicare Part C?
Medicare Advantage Plans are health plan options (like an HMO or PPO) approved by Medicare and offered by private companies. These plans are part of Medicare and are sometimes called "Part C" or "MA Plans." Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans. These companies must follow rules set by Medicare. Medicare Advantage Plans provide your Medicare health coverage and usually Medicare drug coverage. They aren't supplemental insurance. For more information, see the Medicare and You 2009 book here: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf
Which actor played Thing in the original Addams Family television show?
Ted Cassidy is the actor who played Thing in the original Addams Family television show. Cassidy is probably more famous for playing the part of Lurch in the same show but he did play both characters unless they were on screen at the same time.
Does medicare cover ED medications?
Regular Medicare A or B does not cover ED or almost any other medication. You may find Medicare Part D plans that cover ED medications by going to the Medicare.gov web site and searching for Part D plans that do cover the medications you are using. You can also look into Medicare Advantage plans with prescription coverage for the same.
Is birth name and original name the same thing?
yes
Can you have medicaid prescription and medicare part d prescription insurance at same time if you are drawing ssd and ssi?
yes
