2019: This is a short introduction to your Medicare choices. And when it comes to Medicare, you do have some choices to make. The video explains Medicare supplements, Part D, and Medicare Advantage.
2019 Medicare Choices
Moving to Arizona?
If you are moving to Arizona, you need help navigating your Medicare choices. Medicare choices in Arizona vary from county to county, so it’s a good idea to get help from someone who knows the territory.
Help with Medicare Costs
Income levels for getting the help described in this video are changed in April each year. 2018 income limits are $7 higher than 2017.
Should you enroll in Medicare?
Every day 10,000 Americans turn 65 . Most will enroll in Medicare, but many will not. Not everyone needs to enroll in Medicare because…
24 Hour Hospital Stay: $126,000 bill!
Inpatient vs outpatient status makes a big difference in your bill and co-pay.
Durable Medical Equipment: Read the contract!
Make sure you know what the the cost is for your rented equipment.
Medicare-covered Home Health Services
What home health services does Medicare cover?
Preventive Screenings: How often are they covered?
Some tests are only covered every five years.
Find Doctors who accept Medicare
How to find doctors who accept Medicare.
Beware: Medicare-related junk mail
People turning 65 gets lots of mail solicitations – and some are misleading.
Delayed Medicare Enrollment: Working past 65
What you need to do if you delayed enrollment in Part B because you had employer health insurance.
Tucson Medicare HMO’s in 1996: Featured in New York Times
In a 1996 New York Times article, Tucson, AZ Medicare HMO plans were touted as a model for saving Medicare dollars, and 42 percent of seniors in Pima County were enrolled in such plans.
Part D
Part D prescription drug plans are offered by insurance companies approved by Medicare. In Arizona there over 20 Part D plans to choose from, each with its own formulary (covered drugs), premium, and co-pays.
What are Medicare Supplements?
Medicare Supplements are also know as medigap plans. A Medigap policy is health insurance sold by private insurance companies to fill the “gaps” in Original Medicare Plan coverage.