[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Medicare is the national program of health care for older and disabled Americans Medicare is a four-part government operated program serving over 46 million older residents, and nine million disabled persons Medicare in some combinations meets the standards for health insurance under that Affordable Care Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Applicants can choose Original Medicare or Medicare Advantage. The federal government and its contractors operate the Original Medicare program. Medicare Advantage has private insurance plans. Medicare Supplement is a private insurance program authorized by the state governments. Medicare Part D has private prescription drug insurance Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you should be eligible for Medicare after a 24 month waiting period During this waiting period, you may be eligible for health insurance through a former employer, may be eligible for Medicaid or may have the Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] There are several types of government health insurance, each with their own qualifications If you are over 65, you can apply for Medicare Children may be covered under the CHIP program, while low-income individuals may be eligible for Medicaid coverage Everyone is required to have Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] The Affordable Care Act provides an open enrollment period for each calendar year the end of the open enrollment is the last day consumers have a right to purchase insurance After the open enrollment, consumers must find an extension of the enrollment or a special Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] The ACA requires every citizen and legal resident to have insurance coverage unless exempt The ACA individual mandate began as of January 1, 2014 Coverage begins within sixty days of special enrollments Coverage begins within the extension periods of open enrollment The law requires twelve Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Buying health insurance requires assessing you and your family’s needs and finding a plan that can cover them and that suits your budget Make sure you understand basic concepts like Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act, metal levels of plans, co-payments, premiums, and deductibles Avoid “bargain” Read more…
[su_box title=”Here’s what you need to know…” style=default”] Medicare insurance is available for anyone over the age 65 There are many facets to Medicare insurance plans Medicare is based upon your yearly income [/su_box] The cost of Medicare insurance depends on your work history. Those who have Medicare need to Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style”=”default”] People over the age of 65 are eligible to receive Medicare Individuals under 65 years old are also eligible based on specific criteria There are private and group health insurance plans available for those who do not qualify for Medicare [/su_box] Many options exist for Read more…
[su_box title=”Keep in mind…” style=”default”] Most Americans over the age of 65 are eligible for Medicare You need to factor in the cost of prescriptions, co-pay and premiums into your budget Pre-existing health issues play a role in health insurance coverage [/su_box] You can get health insurance if you are Read more…
