Senior Medicare Resource https://seniormedicareresource.com Your Medicare Quick Guide Tue, 27 Aug 2019 16:58:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://seniormedicareresource.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-SeniorMedicareResourcefavicon-32x32.png Senior Medicare Resource https://seniormedicareresource.com 32 32 Need Help Paying for Medicare Premiums and Health Costs? Visit Medicaid.gov https://seniormedicareresource.com/need-help-paying-for-medicare-premiums-and-health-costs-visit-medicaid-gov/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:42:05 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=75 If for one reason or the other you are unable to raise money for your Medicare premiums, you can get help from Medicaid, https://www.medicaid.gov/. Medicaid is one of the centers within CMS. They deal with providing coverage to low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

In fact, Medicaid poses as one of the largest health care payers in the US. It is also the branch that runs Children Health Insurance Program, CHIP. This is a program that caters for families with an income, but for some reason cannot afford private coverage. It is the same department that takes care of Basic Health Program, a program where states offer affordable coverage to ensure that people have access to health care.

If, therefore, you are interested in getting aid to raise your health costs, this is the first stop you should make. First off, you will get access to eligibility criteria, cost sharing, managed health care, enrollment strategies and general information on the three programs. Here, you will also have access to data and research on health research.
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There is a horde of details to learn on Medicaid and you might not be able to do that in a few hours sitting. To this end, the center has made it easy for you. When you logon to the system, you can choose to learn how to apply for coverage and check eligibility, view pending demonstrations and leave a comment or leave your email to get updates. On the home page on the website, news and updates are shown, ensuring that you do not have to browse through different pages to get updated.

Like CMS, you can get direct help by contacting Medicaid either by placing a call or sending an email. There is also a FAQs section where you can see what other users are saying.

Besides accessing information on Medicaid and how you can get help, you will also get the connection between Medicaid and Medicare.

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Looking for Medicare General Information? Medicare Statistics and Research? https://seniormedicareresource.com/looking-for-medicare-general-information-medicare-statistics-and-research/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:41:21 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=73 There is a lot to learn about Medicare and you might not learn everything in one sitting. Besides getting information on how Medicare works and the different plans on offer, you might want to access more information. Perhaps people that have benefited from it, get statistics and data and even get educated on the different aspects of safeguarding your health with Medicare, visit the Center for Medicare and Medicaid services, CMS. CMS.gov is like a bridge between Medicaid and Medicare. This is where you access all the information on the coordination between Medicaid and Medicare and how you can benefit from these programs.

CMS.gov is like a pool of resources from different sources. It offers you the general information you need to answer your most common questions including who should register for Medicare, who is eligible and any other details that you need to access.
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Form CMS, you will access details on new Medicare card, beneficiary notices, approved facilities, trials and registries, get Medicare health support, summary notices and Telehealth. From the same website, you will get access to managed care appeals and grievances, prescription drug appeals and grievances and free-for-service appeals.

Users can access information on Medicare billing, including electronic billing and EDI transactions, SNF consolidated billing and therapy services. You will also get an overview of Medicare part C and part D compliance and audits.

If you are having a problem coordinating your benefits and recovery, this is one place where you will get help. The resource offers details on attorney and beneficiary services, COBA trading partners, employers and insurer’s services, prescription drug assistance programs and provider services. You also access group and non-group and insurer reporting.

You will get details on the enrollment process and coverage in detail. The good thing is, with CMS, you get information in the form of research, which means you access information first hand. In fact, you are offered Medicare demonstration projects and evaluation reports to help you make an informed decision.

Other details that you get from this site include E-Health, End-Stage Renal Disease details, fraud and abuse, health plans, Medicare Advantage, Medicare contracting, Free-for-Service drugs and payment, preventive services, quality initiatives and provider types.

CMS.gov also runs a blog that updates information news and offers guides to new and existing Medicare insurance beneficiaries. In short, CMS is a site for those who need all the information there is on Medicare.

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Applying for Medicare? www.socialsecurity.gov Is The Place To Go https://seniormedicareresource.com/applying-for-medicare-www-socialsecurity-gov-is-the-place-to-go/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:40:42 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=71 You are eligible for Medicare part A if you are a US citizen aged 65 or older or you have a permanent disability. However, whether you pay for Part A will be determined by your eligibility to receive social security benefits among other factors. Granted, accessing https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/ is paramount. You are eligible for Medicare part A if you are a US citizen aged 65 or older or you have a permanent disability. However, whether you pay for Part A will be determined by your eligibility to receive social security benefits among other factors. Granted, accessing https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/ is paramount. 

This is a good place to start when looking to enroll for one of the Medicare plans. Social Security Administration, SSA, offers Medicare information in form of an electronic guide. When you visit the Medicare on the homepage of the website, you will be prompted to download a guide with all details you will need to understand Medicare.
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The guide gives you an introduction to Medicare. This entails what Medicare is, different parts of Medicare, and an introduction to Medicaid. 

The good thing about accessing information from SSA is that you get to test your eligibility. You will get access to the criteria used during the selection process including age limit, citizenship, connection between social security and Medicare and other details relating to Medicare enrollment. Here, you are introduced to all the plans each with its advantages allowing you to choose the best among them. The guide is more like advice for people joining the program for the first time.

States offer help for people who cannot afford to pay their premiums and medical costs. This is coordinated through Social Security Administration. Only your state can decide whether or not you get help paying bills. States normally need you to have full Medicaid coverage, have supplemental security income and take part in a program that pays part of your bills. You can access other details from the guide.

On the same guide, you are offered information on when to apply for the various parts of Medicare, age and situations that may lead you to enroll for Medicare and duration it takes for Medicare to become effective. This part offers comprehensive information on the application process.
You will get guidance on how to merge other insurance policies with Medicare to rip maximum benefits. This is one of the aspects that trouble most people.

The good thing with accessing information from https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/ is that, being a public service platform, you can contact them and get help with anything you want. You can enquire on different issues relating to Medicare. To get the right information from there:Visit https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/• Create an account and access your statement• You can apply for extra help• Apply for Medicare and retirement benefits• Get answers to some of the frequent questions that users pose• Find Medicare publication • Even better, you can call the SSA and directly ask any questions you might have

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Medicare.gov – The Official U.S. Government Website for Medicare https://seniormedicareresource.com/medicare-gov-the-official-u-s-government-website-for-medicare/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:39:02 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=69 There are many instances where you might receive a book and you never even skim through it. Again, when you need specific information, by typing a key term online, you will have access instantly.

Medicare.gov is the official Medicare website. Besides the Medicare and You Handbook, this is the next best place to get information. You will get almost the same information as you would on the handbook but the website is frequently updated with new information, letting you into changes as they happen.

You will get access to information on Medicare signup and changing of plans. Here, you learn what is covered, your coverage choices, how to enroll for part A and B, drug coverage, how to enroll for Medicare online and when to enroll for drug and health plans. You are also introduced to Medicare plans and you can confirm your enrollment from the same tab. It allows you to find drug and health plans, doctors, and health facilities.
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The website will show you costs. These include costs for part A and B and drug coverage. You will be shown ways through which you can pay for your Medicare plans and even access help paying the plans. This section is always updated to ensure that you get the latest.

The website offers a section detailing what is covered by Medicare. This is an all-inclusive section where all information on parts A, B and drug coverage is offered. Here, you can check whether your item, service or test is covered. You can also find suppliers of medical equipment, doctors and facilities. In fact, you can check whether your item, service or test is covered by entering its name on the search bar provided on the homepage.

Medicare works with other insurance policies that individuals may have. This information can be accessed on the Supplements and Other Insurance page of the website. Here, you will learn how to integrate other insurance policies to your Medicare insurance. Other insurance policies include Retiree insurance and Medicare supplement insurance, Medigap. Here, you can compare Medigap policies, learn when to buy policies and the integration of Medigap and travel.

You can file claims and appeals and track their progress from the same tab. If your claim does not go through, you can file a complaint. From the same tab, you can learn your rights as a Medicare beneficiary and your rights for a fast approval.

For those who have already started with Medicare, you will find it easy to manage your health from this website. You can download medical forms, coordinate your care, access electronic health records and electronic prescribing. You can access forms, help and resources from the website to help you kickstart you and Medicare. If you need more information, this is where you download Medicare & You Handbook. Better yet, you are offered information to protect you from fraud.

The good thing with Medicare.gov is that there is access to news as they come in through the blog. The blog is a rich source of guides on how to get help with different health cases and ways to avoid fraud among others. This blog also has news and video guides.

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Medicare & You Handbook – The A to D Guide to Medicare https://seniormedicareresource.com/medicare-you-handbook-the-a-to-d-guide-to-medicare/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:38:21 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=67 This is perhaps the best source of information for the eligible Medicare beneficiaries. Do you have questions on how Medicare works? This is an all-inclusive handbook.

In late September every year, all Medicare households will receive the Medicare & You handbook. Each year, the book is updated to cover changes in the program, keeping the beneficiaries up to date. In the book, beneficiaries can access Medicare benefits, their rights and protections, available insurance plans and a list of frequently asked questions. Though there are only a few sections added each year, there is need to ensure you get a copy each year to stay abreast in case the added section affects your plan.

The book comes as a comprehensive reference written for the common American. Section 1 of the book is an introductory guide. Here, you are introduced to different parts of Medicare and shown how to get Medicare coverage. You are also introduced to the types of coverage available and how to choose the best based on your needs. This is a simple guide on discerning the best between the coverage options. You are also offered contacts from which you can get your questions answered.Medicare and You - Website

Section 2 will introduce you to Medicare Part A and B. It is a step by step guide on how to sign up for each of these sections. The section shows who is eligible; who is enrolled automatically and who need to contact Social Security Administration, SSA, to get enrolled. In this section, you are also introduced to all the costs in each of these two parts.

Section 3 shows you how to find out if your test, item or service is covered. Section 4 explains how the original Medicare works while section 5 expounds on Medicare Advantage Plans and how you can enroll in them. Section 6 lets you in on Medicare Supplement Insurance, Medigap.

Section 7 covers Medicare part D, which deals with prescription drug plans. Section 8 helps those who are trying to source for financial help to pay for health and prescription drugs plans while section 9 introduces you to your rights and how to stay away from fraud. Each year, there may be slight alterations in the contents of the above sections.

to learn all there is about Medicare. To many beneficiaries, Medicare is a complex topic. Granted, this book should be kept as a reference guide.

You can receive the book electronically at https://www.medicare.gov/medicare-and-you/medicare-and-you.html. It is available in both English and Spanish and you can get a kindle or non-kindle version.

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Other Sources… https://seniormedicareresource.com/other-sources/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:18:50 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=61 Many people now utilize social media for their news and education.  One advantage of social media is that you get updates and news fast.

Third party sources such as social media accounts, magazines and news websites will keep you abreast with Medicare news and updates. Some individuals will read news from a third party source and only go to Medicare for confirmation.  Reading different perspectives on Medicare and Medicare Health insurance is a good way to fully understand what is the best path for you to take in regards to your future health insurance needs.

While there are many sources where you can access information on Medicare and manage your health wisely, there are also sites that spread incorrect or dated information and news. The five main sources of information offered on Senior Medicare Resource are official government sites and publications. As such, you expect all the information offered there to be official and real. After accessing information from third party sources, these are the places to confirm.  The local state related sites are NOT official government sites.   While we have validated the information on these local sites, we can guarantee the accuracy of the information they provide considering it may change daily or weekly.

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Need Help Paying for Medicare Premiums and Health Costs? Visit Medicaid.gov (Cont.) https://seniormedicareresource.com/need-help-paying-for-medicare-premiums-and-health-costs-visit-medicaid-gov-cont/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:14:06 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=57 There is a horde of details to learn on Medicaid and you might not be able to do that in a few hours sitting. To this end, the center has made it easy for you. When you logon to the system, you can choose to learn how to apply for coverage and check eligibility, view pending demonstrations and leave a comment or leave your email to get updates. On the home page on the website, news and updates are shown, ensuring that you do not have to browse through different pages to get updated.

Like CMS, you can get direct help by contacting Medicaid either by placing a call or sending an email. There is also a FAQs section where you can see what other users are saying.

Besides accessing information on Medicaid and how you can get help, you will also get the connection between Medicaid and Medicare.Medicare.Gov

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Looking for Medicare General Information? Medicare Statistics and Research? (Cont.) https://seniormedicareresource.com/looking-for-medicare-general-information-medicare-statistics-and-research-cont/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:12:25 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=55 Users can access information on Medicare billing, including electronic billing and EDI transactions, SNF consolidated billing and therapy services. You will also get an overview of Medicare part C and part D compliance and audits.

If you are having a problem coordinating your benefits and recovery, this is one place where you will get help. The resource offers details on attorney and beneficiary services, COBA trading partners, employers and insurer’s services, prescription drug assistance programs and provider services. You also access group and non-group and insurer reporting.

You will get details on the enrollment process and coverage in detail. The good thing is, with CMS, you get information in the form of research, which means you access information first hand. In fact, you are offered Medicare demonstration projects and evaluation reports to help you make an informed decision.

Other details that you get from this site include E-Health, End-Stage Renal Disease details, fraud and abuse, health plans, Medicare Advantage, Medicare contracting, Free-for-Service drugs and payment, preventive services, quality initiatives and provider types.

CMS.gov also runs a blog that updates information news and offers guides to new and existing Medicare insurance beneficiaries. In short, CMS is a site for those who need all the information there is on Medicare.

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Applying for Medicare? www.socialsecurity.gov Is The Place To Go (Cont.) https://seniormedicareresource.com/applying-for-medicare-www-socialsecurity-gov-is-the-place-to-go-cont/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:10:50 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=53 States offer help for people who cannot afford to pay their premiums and medical costs. This is coordinated through Social Security Administration. Only your state can decide whether or not you get help paying bills. States normally need you to have full Medicaid coverage, have supplemental security income and take part in a program that pays part of your bills.

You can access other details from the guide.States offer help for people who cannot afford to pay their premiums and medical costs. This is coordinated through Social Security Administration. Only your state can decide whether or not you get help paying bills. States normally need you to have full Medicaid coverage, have supplemental security income and take part in a program that pays part of your bills. You can access other details from the guide.

On the same guide, you are offered information on when to apply for the various parts of Medicare, age and situations that may lead you to enroll for Medicare and duration it takes for Medicare to become effective. This part offers comprehensive information on the application process.
You will get guidance on how to merge other insurance policies with Medicare to rip maximum benefits. This is one of the aspects that trouble most people.

The good thing with accessing information from https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/ is that, being a public service platform, you can contact them and get help with anything you want. You can enquire on different issues relating to Medicare. To get the right information from there:Visit https://www.ssa.gov/medicare/• Create an account and access your statement• You can apply for extra help• Apply for Medicare and retirement benefits• Get answers to some of the frequent questions that users pose• Find Medicare publication • Even better, you can call the SSA and directly ask any questions you might haveSocial Security Gov

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Medicare.gov – The Official U.S. Government Website for Medicare (Cont) https://seniormedicareresource.com/medicare-gov-the-official-u-s-government-website-for-medicare-cont/ Tue, 29 Aug 2017 19:53:49 +0000 http://seniormedicareresource.com/?p=48
The website offers a section detailing what is covered by Medicare. This is an all-inclusive section where all information on parts A, B and drug coverage is offered. Here, you can check whether your item, service or test is covered. You can also find suppliers of medical equipment, doctors and facilities. In fact, you can check whether your item, service or test is covered by entering its name on the search bar provided on the homepage.

Medicare works with other insurance policies that individuals may have. This information can be accessed on the Supplements and Other Insurance page of the website. Here, you will learn how to integrate other insurance policies to your Medicare insurance. Other insurance policies include Retiree insurance and Medicare supplement insurance, Medigap. Here, you can compare Medigap policies, learn when to buy policies and the integration of Medigap and travel.

You can file claims and appeals and track their progress from the same tab. If your claim does not go through, you can file a complaint. From the same tab, you can learn your rights as a Medicare beneficiary and your rights for a fast approval.

For those who have already started with Medicare, you will find it easy to manage your health from this website. You can download medical forms, coordinate your care, access electronic health records and electronic prescribing. You can access forms, help and resources from the website to help you kickstart you and Medicare. If you need more information, this is where you download Medicare & You Handbook. Better yet, you are offered information to protect you from fraud.

The good thing with Medicare.gov is that there is access to news as they come in through the blog. The blog is a rich source of guides on how to get help with different health cases and ways to avoid fraud among others. This blog also has news and video guides.

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