Introduction to Part D appeals

…your appeal—but it is not required. OMHA should issue a decision within 90 days. If you are filing an expedited appeal, OMHA should issue a decision within 10 days. If…

The Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage and Your Rights notice

…a different or less expensive drug first Quantity limits: your plan only covers a certain amount of a drug over a certain period of time, such as 30 pills per…

Replacing DME

…to find DME suppliers in your area, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov. You can also learn about Medicare coverage of DME by contacting your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)….

Medicare Savings Program income and asset limits

…creating an account and register today. Assets are resources such as savings and checking accounts, stocks, bonds, mutual funds, retirement accounts, and real estate. In any state with an asset…

Part B costs

…B premium. Annual deductible $240 Doctor and other medical services 20% if your provider accepts assignment. If your provider does not accept assignment, federal law allows them to charge up…

Medicare Savings Program budgeting

…options. Click here to learn more about the various Medicare cost-savings programs. Would you like to create a free Medicare Interactive account? Learn about the benefits of creating an account…

How to switch Medicare Advantage Plans or switch from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare

…enrollment periods. For example, if your Medicare Advantage Plan would leave your area or you would move out of your plan’s service area, you would receive an SEP to switch…

Changing Part D plans

…problems, it is usually a good idea to make as few changes as possible. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you can also change your Part D coverage during…

The benefit period

…60 days in a row. When you start a new benefit period, you will also have a new Part A deductible. Note: Medigap policies A through N pay for your…

Tips for preventing fraud

…Do not accept services you do not need. If a provider is pressuring you into getting tests or other services you feel are unnecessary, turn down care or ask to…