Medicare Savings Programs in New York

…your spouse Income examples Common sources of countable income include; gross Social Security benefits, pension, VA benefits, employment income, IRA distributions, etc. Please provide your contact information so a trained…

Participating, non-participating, and opt-out providers

…three types of provider, meaning three different relationships a provider can have with Medicare. A provider’s type determines how much you will pay for Part B-covered services. Participating providers accept…

Help understanding Medicare benefits and options

If you need help understanding your Medicare rights and how to exercise them, there is free information and assistance that you can access. Below are examples of places you can…

Medigaps and prior medical conditions

…waiting period. You can avoid such waiting periods if you buy your policy when you have a guaranteed issue right. If you buy your policy when you have a guaranteed…

Depression screenings

…copayments, or coinsurance when you see an in-network provider and meet Medicare’s eligibility requirements for the service. During the course of your screening, your provider may discover and need to…

Medicare Savings Programs and the Part B Buy-in

…Please select your marital statusMarriedSingleMarried and living separatelyDivorcedWidowed What is your average monthly income? * Please include the combined monthly household income of you and your spouse Income examples Common…

Natasha does not have enough work history to qualify for premium-free Medicare Part A

…58 and has worked in the U.S. for over 25 years. Question: Is Natasha eligible to enroll in Medicare when she turns 65? Will she qualify for premium-free Part A?…

Pneumonia shots

…if/when you have received past shots. Costs If you qualify, Original Medicare covers pneumonia shots at 100% of the Medicare-approved amount when you receive the service from a participating provider….

Hepatitis B shots

…without applying deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance when you see an in-network provider and meet Medicare’s eligibility requirements for the service. During the course of your hepatitis B shot, your provider…

How to compare plans using the Medicare Star Rating System

…leave the plan Health plan customer service Part D plans are rated on how well they perform in four different categories: Drug plan customer service Member complaints, problems getting services,…