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Initial Credible Election Period.
When an individual becomes eligible for Medicare A and B, they are given an ICEP to choose supplimental coverage/Medicare Advantage(replacement) and/or Medicare Part D drug Coverage.
The Period of Time is 3 months prior to their effective date with Medicare A & B, the month of and up to 3 months after.
Example. Member is entitled to Medicare A and Enrolled in Medicare B effective 7/1/10. their ICEP starts 4/1/10 and end 10/31/10. This the time frame they are allowed by medicare to sign up for additional insurance.
This is a one time election for people to choose insurance outside of Medicare's Open enrollment period which is called AEP(Annual Election Period) which as of 2011 will run OCtober 15th to Decemeber 7th. (For January 1st 2012 effective date)
What else can I help you with?
Is Medicare an HMO?
No, Medicare is a Fee For Service Program, but doctors must contract with Medicare to treat Medicare patients
Do you have to have Medicare Part B if you have a medicare supplemental plan?
Yes; by definition, Medicare supplemental insurance "supplements" Medicare A & B.
Where do you report Medicare fraud?
If you suspect Medicare fraud contact Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE or visit their website at www.medicare.gov.
Can a Medicare patient elect not to use Medicare?
if you are enrolled in it no, you can decline to enroll on medicare
What does Chevy Trailblazer Medicare offer their clients?
TrailBlazer Medicare is the same to many different Medicare. TrailBlazer Medicare is offering some healthcare with good policies for their customers using the TrailBlazer Medicare.
Where do you file the MEDICARE claim?
Your medicare Physician
Is medicare the nations largest insurance company?
No,, Medicare is not an insurance company. Medicare is a government program.
Will mayo accept Medicare and supplement?
If a provider accepts Medicare they have to accept a standardized supplement. They may not accept a Medicare Advantage or a Medicare Supplement Select plan.
What is Cost increase for part a Medicare for 2010?
if you have medicare for 2009 its 96.40, if you are new to medicare in 2010 its 110.50
What is the business area of the company Medicare Billing?
Medicare is a government subsidized medical insurance program. There is no company called "Medicare Billing". Medicare billing information, however, can be found on the United States Government Medicare website.
Is original Medicare and Medicare part a the same thing?
No.
Is Aetna Medicare primary over Medicare?
The answer depends on what type of Aetna Medicare Plan you have. If you have an Aetna Medicare Supplemental Plan, then Original Medicare pays first and the Aetna plan pays secondary If you have an Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO Plan, then the Aetna plan will always be primary as Medicare has assigned the benefits over to Aetna for processing and administration.
