HMO basics

…are not available everywhere. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) to find out if there is an HMO available in your area. To enroll in an…

Medicare Advantage Plan network comparison chart

…can go to any doctor or hospital willing to accept the plan’s fees. If you are considering joining a SNP or an MSA, ask about that specific plan’s network rules….

Hospitals and health facilities that may offer care at a reduced cost

…assistance before or after you receive care, or after a bill has been sent to collections. To apply, call the Admissions, Business, or Patient Accounts office at a Hill-Burton facility….

VA benefits basics

…eligible for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. VA benefits are administered by the federal government and include pensions, educational stipends, and health care, among other benefits. It is important to know…

TRICARE for Life (TFL) basics

…using TFL’s pharmacy program. Remember, there are many different TRICARE programs. If you are an active duty service member (ADSM) or active duty family member (ADFM), you may receive your…

Part D-covered vaccinations

…2023, all Medicare-covered vaccines should be free to you. This means you should not owe any cost-sharing, such as a copayment, coinsurance, or deductible for your covered vaccines.   To avoid…

Appealing the Part D late enrollment penalty

…think it was calculated incorrectly). You should complete the appeal form you received from your plan, attach any evidence you have, and mail everything to: C2C Innovative Solutions     …

Medicare Savings Program basics

…MSP. Examples of income include wages and Social Security benefits you receive. Examples of assets include checking accounts and stocks. Certain income and assets may not count when determining your…

COBRA eligibility

You are eligible for COBRA if both of the following conditions apply: You are enrolled in job-based insurance (employer group health plan) where COBRA applies And, you have a “qualifying…

Becoming Medicare-eligible during incarceration

…the custody of a penal authority. Examples of being in custody can include people who are in prison, people under house arrest, and people under supervised release. You have two…