First I chose government Medicare, not Medicare Advantage (the private version of the public one). This is essentially choosing “Lyndon Johnson’s Medicare” rather than “United Healthcare’s Medicare.” I did this on the advice of a friend who pointed out that many privately run Medicare A...
Should you need to buy Part A, you’ll want to do so when you’re first eligible for Medicare. Otherwise, you’ll owe a 10% late enrollment penalty of up to 10% of the monthly premium. You’ll pay that penalty for twice the number of years you didn’t sign up. Costs for service...
If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, your plan must go through the same process as Original Medicare to determine the necessity of the service you are receiving. As you know, Medicare Advantage plans must cover the same services as Original Medicare. However, that does not mean...
spousal work history, disability or other qualifying criteria, you may be eligible for Medicare A if you pay a monthly premium. When determining eligibility, a social worker first verifies your income