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.
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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
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Medicare Part B
(Medical)
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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
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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).
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Medicare Part D
(Prescription Drugs)
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Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs (including many recommended shots or vaccines).
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Plans that offer Medicare drug coverage (Part D) are run by private insurance companies that follow rules set by Medicare.
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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".
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