New FAQs
Today's Medicare Poll
If you're enrolled in Medicare, how much do you expect to spend out of your own pocket this year on prescription drugs? (Include your deductible, copays, and coinsurance, but do not include the monthly premiums you pay for your drug coverage.)
$0 - $350 a year
40.3%
$350 - $1,000 a year
25.9%
$2,001 or more a year
24.4%
$1,001 - $2,000 a year
9.4%
- How will my costs be affected by inpatient or observation status?
- How does the 'hold harmless' provision protect beneficiaries from Medicare Part B premium increases?
- Have Medicare's enrollment rules changes in response to the coronavirus?
- Can I get a Medicare late-enrollment penalty removed?
- Will Medicare cover the costs of coronavirus testing and treatment?
- What is the Medicare phone number and when should I use it?
- How can Medicare beneficiaries utilize telehealth during the coronavirus crisis?
Important info for 2020 coverage
- When is Medicare Open Enrollment for 2020 coverage?
- How are Medicare benefits changing in 2020?
- Were there changes in the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage for 2020?
- How do my Medicare prescription drug costs in 2020 compare with 2019?
Enrollment and plan changes
- What information do I need to enroll in Medicare online?
- Can I enroll in Medicare if I have a health savings account (HSA)?
- What happens when you don’t pay your Medicare premiums?
- Do I need to sign up for Medicare at 65 if I'm still working?
- How do I change my Medicare coverage?
- Does all Medicare private coverage have open enrollment periods?
- When is the best time to enroll in Medicare?
- Can I still make changes to my Medicare coverage for 2020?
- Is there a best time to enroll in a Medicare supplement plan?
- Can I switch between Medicare Advantage and Original Medicare?
- Are there specific steps I should take to prepare for enrollment in Medicare?
- Will my Medicare coverage follow me if I move out of the state?
- Can I be enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid at the same time?
Eligibility for Medicare coverage
- Do I need to be on Social Security to get Medicare coverage?
- How do I qualify for Medicare's Extra Help Program?
- Can recent immigrants to the United States get health coverage if they're over 65?
- At what age am I eligible for Medicare?
- How do I know if I'm eligible for a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) Plan?
- Am I eligible for Medicare health coverage?
Choosing the right Medicare plan
- My wife is retiring and I'm losing the coverage I had through her employer. What are my options until I'm eligible for Medicare?
- What should couples consider when choosing Medicare plans?
- Which Medicare Part D prescription drug plan should I choose?
- What's the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
- What are Medigap plans and how do they work?
- Is the Veteran's Aid and Attendance benefit a type of insurance?
- Is Medicare's coverage as good as my employer-sponsored insurance?
What you'll pay for Medicare coverage
- Can you deduct Medicare premiums on your tax return?
- Is there help for me if I can't afford Medicare's premiums?
- Did the Medicare Part B deductible increase for 2020?
- How much does the average Medicare beneficiary pay out of pocket for medical expenses?
- What kind of out-of-pocket expenses do Medicare supplements cover?
- Who does NOT have to pay a premium for Medicare Part A?
- What should I consider regarding Medicare Advantage plan costs?
- What does Original Medicare cost?
- Is there help for me if I can't afford Medicare's premiums?
- What are the costs of Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage?
- What does Medicare Advantage cost?
- How much does Medicare Part B cost?
What Medicare covers / benefits
- Does Medicare cover dental care expenses?
- Does Medicare cover hospice care?
- What benefits does Medicare provide for Alzheimer's patients?
- To what extent will Medicare cover long-term care?
- What free preventive services does Medicare offer?
- What in-home care will Medicare cover?
- Will Medicare pay for a fall risk assessment?
- Do Medicare supplement plans include prescription drug coverage?
- What kinds of health-related services are not covered by Medicare?
- Will Medicare cover the cost of wheelchairs and walkers?
- How can I be sure that my Medicare prescription drug plan will cover my expenses?
Medicare and providers
- How do I file a Medicare claim?
- How can I find a Medicare-assigned store to purchase an upright walker?
- What does it mean if your doctor doesn't accept assignment?
- What questions should Medicare patients ask before they're discharged from the hospital?
- How does a doctor's participation in Medicare affect reimbursement?
- Will all doctors accept my Medicare coverage?
Medicare privacy and fraud prevention
- How do I replace a lost Medicare card?
- What steps should I take to avoid Medicare fraud?
- What recommendations does Medicare offer in order to avoid identity theft?
