Medicare Solutions
Getting Started with Medicare
Understanding Medicare can be a lot like trying to complete a puzzle, without the full picture it can be challenging to put the pieces together.
Original Medicare is comprised of Part A and Part B. Depending on your personal situation, you may be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B, or you may need to apply.
Eligibility
65 and SSI
65 not taking SSI
Full disability for >2 years
OUR CLIENTS
Original Medicare
Medicare Supplements and Advantage
Medicare Part A
(Hospital)
Helps cover:
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Inpatient care in hospitals
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Skilled Nursing Facility Care
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Hospice Care
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Home Health Care
Medicare Part B
(Medical)
Helps cover:
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Services from doctors and other health care providers
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Outpatient care
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Home health care
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Durable medical equipment (like wheelchairs, walkers, hospital beds, and other equipment)
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Many preventative services
Medicare Advantage
(Part C)
A Medicare Advantage Plan is another way to get your Medicare Part A and Part B coverage. Medicare-approved plans offered by private companies which must follow rules set by Medicare. Most Medicare Advantage Plans include drug coverage (Part D).
Medicare Part D
(Prescription Drugs)
Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines).
Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage (Part D) are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.
If you do not have a Medicare Part D plan, you may incur a penalty.
Medicare Supplements
(Medigap)
Because Medicare Part A and Part B doesn't cover everything, Medicare Supplements, (commonly called Medigap plans) are available to "fill in the gaps".