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Understand the Medicare Options Available to You
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B)
All U.S citizens aged 65 and older are eligible to acquire Original Medicare. For those under 65, they may be able to get Medicare if they have: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), or they have received Social Security Disability Income for 24 months.
Original Medicare entails Part A (inpatient hospital services) and Part B (outpatient medical services).
Those who are only enrolled in the Original Medicare (Parts A and B) will end up paying more directly from their pockets for common medical expenses such as dental care, specialists, prescription drugs, hearing aids, and more.
Prescription drugs are covered separately by Medicare Part D (Prescription Drug Plans) or Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans).
Medicare Advantage (Part C)
Medicare Part C refers to Medicare Advantage Plans, also popularly called MA Plans. These are alternatives to the Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). Offered by private companies that are approved by Medicare, they may provide significant preventive benefits usually found in most Health Management Organization (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organization (PPOs).
Part C benefits include prescription drug coverage; dental, hearing, and vision care; Wellness Programs, as well as Urgent Care and Worldwide Emergency coverage.
Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D)
Medicare Part D or Medicare Prescription Drug Plan is the best way to save on drug and medication costs. Beneficiaries can choose from either Medicare Advantage Plans or Stand-Alone Prescription Drug Plans.
Each plan is unique, therefore it is highly recommended to review and compare different plans as the coverage you will end up choosing will have a huge impact on your medication bills.
Our team of experts can assist you in choosing the best prescription drug plan that will help you save significantly on medication expenses.
Medicare Supplement (Medigap)
Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans or Medigap are utilized together with the Original Medicare (Parts A and B) to include coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles. Sold by private companies, they are also helpful in filling in insurance coverage gaps as well as incorporating worldwide emergency healthcare.
Medigap is commonly used to pay for healthcare costs that you are usually responsible for paying under Medicare Part A and Part B, as long as you settle your monthly premiums.
One benefit of acquiring Medicare Supplement Plans is that you can opt for any specialist or physician that accepts Medicare, instead of just choosing one in the list of allowed healthcare providers.
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