Tips for finding a doctor

…To find a provider who accepts Original Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE (633-4227) or use Medicare’s Physician Compare tool. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, contact your plan for a list…

Tips for communicating with health care providers

…electronic communication, like email or an online portal. These can help you communicate questions and look up previous appointments and lab/test results without having to call the doctor’s office directly….

Medicare and vision care

…eye exam by a state-authorized eye doctor to check for diabetes-related vision problems. If you are at high risk for glaucoma, Medicare covers an annual eye exam by a state-authorized…

WealthCare Connect’s Medicare Core Curriculum

…total. Each section is self-contained, with learning objectives, two to three knowledge quizzes, a final review quiz of 10 assessment items, a certificate of completion that can be printed, and…

Medicare Part B eligibility for those ineligible for premium-free Part A

…and ask if you qualify for this assistance. If you live in New York and have questions about cost-saving programs, call the Medicare Rights Center’s free national helpline at 800-333-4114….

Pap smears, pelvic exams, and breast exams

…exam includes a breast/chest examination, which can help detect signs of breast/chest cancer. Eligibility Medicare Part B covers a Pap smear, pelvic exam, and breast/chest exam once every 24 months….

Locating legal assistance to help plan future care

…(LSC). State bar associations may offer reduced or free (pro bono) legal services. The Administration on Aging lists hotlines you can call to get legal help regardless of your finances….

Diabetes screenings and supplies

…an annual diabetes screening, including a fasting blood glucose test and/or a post-glucose challenge test, if you have one of the following risk factors: High blood pressure (hypertension) History of…

Plan of care

Before you receive Medicare-covered home health care, your home health agency (HHA) should assess your condition to create a plan of care. Generally, your plan of care will list: The…

Eligibility for premium-free Part A if you are over 65 and Medicare-eligible

…years) $505 If you or your spouse worked fewer than 30 quarters (7.5 years) If your income is low, you may be eligible for the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program,…