The Annual Enrollment Period will be a hectic one as BCBS Advantage loses AZ Community Physicians contract. That means about 6,200 seniors in Pima County will have to change their Medicare Advantage plan if they want to keep their doctor. Thousands of seniors across Pima County have received a letter telling them their Primary Care…
This is a short intro 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.
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.
Income levels for getting the help described in this video are changed in April each year. 2018 income limits are $7 higher than 2017.
Every day 10,000 Americans turn 65 . Most will enroll in Medicare, but many will not. Not everyone needs to enroll in Medicare because…
Inpatient vs outpatient status makes a big difference in your bill and co-pay.
Make sure you know what the the cost is for your rented equipment.
What home health services does Medicare cover?
Some tests are only covered every five years.
How to find doctors who accept Medicare.
People turning 65 gets lots of mail solicitations – and some are misleading.
What you need to do if you delayed enrollment in Part B because you had employer health insurance.
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 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.
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.
