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The answer will vary depending on the type of plan you have. If it is a true Medicare Summplement then you can switch in your birthday month. Note that there are some restrictions. If you want to move from one carrier to another you can have the same plan or a lesser plan without underwriting. If you want a better plan you may be able to get it but the insurance company will want to do underwriting and may decline you. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan then you need to change during open enrollment Nov 15 - Dec 31. There are some exceptions like your company going out of business or you moving out of the coverage area. Consult with a qualified independent agent.
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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 bill a medical claim when a person has medicare and a supplement plan?
You will bill medicare as primary and the supplement secondary. Usually if filing a HCFA 1500 electronically if the supplemental policy is on the beneficiaries Common Working File with Medicare it will automatically crossover to the supplemental policy. Hope this helps....
What is a medicare supplemental plan?
Medicare is medical insurance that the government provides at age 65- but it does NOT cover all medical expenses. A Medicare Supplement plan is additional insurance that you buy from a private company that will cover the medical expenses that Medicare does not cover.
Does Medicare cover hospital costs in an auto accident?
Yes, If there is no other insurance company or policy liable. For example if there is another policy liable, Medicare will share in the cost after the auto policy has paid its responsibility. We have seen cases where Medicare has paid claims and ultimately requested reimbursement from the individual because they later found another auto policy that covered the accident.
What is the best Medicare part B supplement policy?
The "best" supplement is the one that you can afford. Here's how the supplements work: Medigap, also called a Medicare Supplement, basically pays the portion of medical expenses that Medicare expects you to pay. Medicare is an "80/20" plan, meaning Medicare pays 80% of the bill and you pay 20% of the bill. Medigap can pay the 20% for you. Depending on which Medigap plan you choose, the plan can also pay the (2009) $1068.00 hositalization (Part A) deductible for you and the $135.00 doctor's office (Part B) deductible for you.Now, generally plans A-F are offered by insurance companies. The cost of the plans will vary from company to company BUT the overall coverage of the plan is the same as regulated by Medicare.
How can you change how your Medicare premiums are paid?
If on medicare you can't, b/c social security will deduct b/c you get your payment. If you have a supplement or mapd policy call insurance carrier
Is there a Government Benefit Supplement Policy that covers death?
Insurance providers such as Mutual of Omaha, and American Continental allow applicants to combine Medicare supplement and funeral expense insurance.
Is there government benefit supplement policy that covers death?
Insurance providers such as Mutual of Omaha, and American Continental allow applicants to combine Medicare supplement and funeral expense insurance.
If you have an HMO Medicare Plan that you are not satisfied with can you go back to Medicare being the primary plan?
Yes. All you have to do is send in a cancellation letter or send it to your insurance agent and have them send to the HMO company. Once they receive it, they will then have medicare reinstated as your primary health care. Maybe get in contact with your agent and see about a medicare supplement policy. They will cover any gaps that medicare doesn't pay providing you can answer all their health questions yes.
A standard medigap policy must provide what?
A Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, or Medigap Policy, helps cover your share of Medicare Part B cost. You can choose between Medicare Supplement Plans A-N. All plans offer Part B co insurance. Some plans offer skilled nursing benefits or foreign emergency travel while others do not. Consult with a Medigap provider to determine which Medigap Policy suits your needs.
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:
How do you get a supplement insurance to Medicare when you are under 65?
If you are on Medicare due to disability or End Stage Renal Disease(is this the reason you have Medicare under age 65?), you will need to look into a Medicare Advantage Plan instead of a Medicare Supplement also called Medigap. This is what Medicare says: If you are a person with Medicare under age 65 and have a disability or ESRD, you might not be able to buy the Medigap (also called "Medicare Supplement Insurance") policy you want, or any Medigap policy, until you turn age 65. Federal law doesn't require insurance companies to sell Medigap policies to people under age 65. However, some states require Medigap insurance companies to sell you a Medigap policy, even if you are under age 65. For more info on Medicare Supplements: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/02110.pdf For more info on Medicare Advantage Plans: http://www.medicare.gov/Publications/Pubs/pdf/10050.pdf IMPORTANT NOTE: You must enroll in a Medicare Advantage Plan before December 31, 2008 or you will need to wait until November 15, 2009 to enroll.
