Notices that Medicare Advantage and Part D plans must send if they make changes during the year

…are enrolled in an MA Plan, you typically pay less when seeing in-network providers. In-network providers can leave a plan at any time. When a provider leaves a plan’s network,…

Filing a grievance

…Go to www.medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE to find out the address of your regional Medicare office. Keep a copy of any correspondence for your records. Your plan must investigate your…

Equipment and supplies excluded from Medicare coverage

…that are not used with equipment. For example, Medicare does not cover incontinence pads, catheters, surgical facemasks, or compression leggings. However, if you receive home health care, Medicare pays for…

Renting and buying 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)….

DME repairs and maintenance

…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)….

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)….

Equitable relief

…Security or 1-800-MEDICARE representative. Equitable relief does not apply if you were misinformed about your Medicare rights and options by non-federal employees, such as an employer. For example, let’s say…

Original Medicare DME costs

If you have Original Medicare, it is important to use the right supplier. Call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit www.medicare.gov/supplier to find DME suppliers who take assignment. Original Medicare normally pays 80%…

SNP basics

…conditions, such as cancer, dementia, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, stroke, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and certain neurologic disorders Institutional SNPs (I-SNPs): For individuals who live in an institution, such as a nursing…

VA drug coverage and Part D

…will only pay at pharmacies in your plan’s network. If you have questions about VA benefits and coverage, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-827-1000 or visit their website….