I Want to Enroll in Medicare
Medicare has two parts: To find out how you enroll in Medicare Part A & B, please go to My Medicare Enrollment
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Who is Eligible for Medicare
Generally, you are eligible for Medicare if you or your spouse worked for at least 10 years in Medicare-covered employment and you are 65 years or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. If you aren’t yet 65, you might also qualify for coverage if you have a disability or with … Read more
Understanding Medicare Part B Medical Insurance Coverage
Most Medicare beneficiaries will continue to pay the same $96.40 Part B premium amount in 2010. Beneficiaries who currently have the Social Security Administration (SSA) withhold their Part B premium and have incomes of $85,000 or less (or $170,000 or less for joint filers) will not have an increase in their Part B premium for 2010.
Medicare Part A Hospital Insurance Coverage
Care in hospitals as an inpatient, critical access hospitals (small facilities that give limited outpatient and inpatient services to people in rural areas), skilled nursing facilities (not custodial or long-term care), hospice care, and some home health care. Information about your coverage under Medicare Part A can be found in the Your Medicare Coverage database
What is Medicare and How Can it Help Me
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for: People age 65 or older. People under age 65 with certain disabilities. People of all ages with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant). Medicare has Two Parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance)Most people don’t have to pay for Part A. Part B (Medical Insurance)Most … Read more
Medicare Eligibility Requirements
Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people age 65 or older, some disabled people under age 65
How to get a new medicare replacement card
Here is some helpful information we found on how to get a replacement medicare card
Will Medicare Run Out of Money in 2017?
Have you ever asked who is going to pay for the continued rise in health care cost? What is going to happen if nothing is done to control cost and revamp the medicare system…
Who is going to overhaul medicare and the health crisis?
Estimates are nearing $1- trillion dollars to overhaul health care with a government funded program.
Does Medicare Pay for Flu Shots?
People age 50 and over are at higher risk for serious complications from flu. You should get your flu shot as soon as they become available. Signs of the flu include fever, sore throat, body aches, runny nose and coughling. How often is it covered? Once a year in the fall or winter For whom? … Read more
How to Find the Nearest Social Security Office Near You
If you live in the United States and you want information and directions to the Social Security office that serves your area, just enter your U.S. Postal Service five-digit ZIP code below and select Locate. You’ll get information about your local Social Security office and other agencies in your area that may be able to … Read more
Here are the Social Security Office Center Locations
If you live or receive mail in Brooklyn, N.Y.; Queens, N.Y.; Orlando, Fla.; Sacramento County, Calif.; Phoenix, Ariz. (Maricopa County and Apache Junction Area); or Las Vegas, Nev., you must visit a Social Security Card Center to apply for an original or replacement Social Security card. If you do not live or receive mail in … Read more
Will Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Survive
Understanding the Largest Federal Assistance Program Social Security is the federal government’s largest single program. Created in 1935, the program now consists of two parts: Old-Age and Survivors Insurance pays benefits to retired workers and to their dependents and survivors. Disability Insurance (DI) makes payments to disabled workers who are younger than the normal retirement … Read more
Learn How to File a Medicare Claim the Easy Way
How to File a Claim for Medicare If you are in the Original Medicare Plan, providers (e.g., hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and physicians) and suppliers are required by law to file Medicare claims for covered services and supplies that you receive. You should not need to file any Medicare claims. Medicare claims … Read more
National Council on Aging Assistance Program
Help from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (the new name for the federal Food Stamp Program) helps low-income individuals and families buy the food they need for good health. Although SNAP is the national name, your state may use a different name. To learn more about SNAP and … Read more
Medicare Help for Individuals with Limited Income
Extra Help for People with Limited Income and Resources If you are not sure if you qualify for extra help paying for Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, visit these two online resources: 1. Apply Online for Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs If your resources are less than $11,710 (single) or $23,410 (married) and … Read more
Where to Send Your Social Security Application
Take or mail the SS-5 to the nearest Social Security office. Be sure to take or mail the originals or certified copies of your supporting documents along with the form. They will return your original documents right away. Where to Send Your Documents Depending on your circumstances, you can take or mail your application and … Read more