Open Enrollment is a period when you can change your Medicare coverage, It occurs each year from October 15 to December 7.During this time, you can:Join a new Medicare Advantage Plan or a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan (Part D).Switch between Original Medicare...
When you turn 65, you become eligible for Medicare if you:Either receive or qualify for Social Security retirement cash benefitsOr, currently reside in the United States and are either:A U.S. citizenOr, a permanent U.S. resident who has lived in the U.S. continuously...
If you have a child under the age of 20, they can only qualify for Medicare if they have End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Additionally, to qualify for Medicare coverage, the child must:Need dialysis on a regular basis or require a kidney transplantAnd, have at least...
If you earn a certain level of income, the law requires an adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums.This is called an income-related monthly adjustment amount.These beneficiaries, who account for...
Medicare Part B covers medically necessary outpatient therapy services, including:Physical therapySpeech-language pathology servicesOccupational therapyIf you meet Medicare’s eligibility requirements, Medicare covers therapy on a temporary basis to improve or restore...
Cardiac rehabilitation programs provide various services if you have a heart condition, including exercise, education, and counseling. These programs are designed to help improve your cardiac health and reduce risk factors. Medicare Part B covers both general cardiac...
