Medicare In-Depth
Medicare is broad in scale and complex in nature. It comprises an alphabet soup of parts and plans.
Then there are the many policy combinations, eligibility guidelines, and enrollment periods.
We understand Medicare.
Here, we take on common questions and answer them in detail. Our goal is to remove any confusion or doubts you have about Medicare, so you can move forward with making your decision.
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Medicare In-Depth FAQ’s
Medicare and Bone Density Tests; What to Know
An unfortunate part of growing older is that your bones may weaken. And weakened bones can lead to broken bones. No one wants that—including Medicare. That’s why Medicare covers bone density testing. But there are conditions on how much and how often it will pay, so...
How Medicare Covers Prostate Health, PSA Tests, and Surgery
The odds are that someone in your life has already been diagnosed with prostate cancer. One of the most common cancers, prostate cancer will affect one in seven or eight American men, usually later in life, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The good news...
Medicare DME: Will Your Wheelchair or Oxygen Be Covered?
Whether it’s a walker to keep you mobile or a blood sugar meter that helps you stay on top of your own health, durable medical equipment can be key for independence and health. The good news is that Medicare does cover durable medical equipment (DME) through Medicare...
What is Medicare’s Homebound Requirement?
Homebound can sound like a scary designation, but don’t let it intimidate you. Medicare homebound status is a classification Medicare uses to describe someone who needs assistance leaving home or who isn’t generally advised to leave home. But being homebound doesn’t...
What Should You Do If Your Provider Refuses to Bill Medicare?
It can be stressful when a doctor or other healthcare provider refuses to bill Medicare for the care you received. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to address the problem if it comes up, no matter what the reason. In some cases, you may just need to remind...
What Is Considered a Skilled Nursing Facility Benefit Period?
If you’re on Medicare and you need a stay at a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF), you may hear the words “benefit period.” Medicare uses this term as a way to measure your use of hospital or skilled nursing facility care. Under Medicare Part A (inpatient...
My Skilled Nursing Facility Is Discharging Me Too Early, What Should I Do?
When you’re not well, it can be reassuring to know you’re in good hands, like when you’re receiving care in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). But if you’re on Medicare and are told that your stay at an SNF is ending, yet you don’t feel well enough to fend for yourself...
Does Medicare Cover Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital Care?
Healing sometimes requires extra care. Maybe you’ve just had surgery or you’re recovering from a serious illness or injury. When you need specialized services that you can’t get at home or from a skilled nursing facility, the best option may be a rehabilitation...
How do I Request a New IRMAA Determination?
If Social Security determines that you should pay an IRMAA, they will mail you a notice called an initial determination. This notice should include information on how to request a new initial determination. A new initial determination is a revised decision that...
How do I Submit an Appeal for my IRMAA Decision?
Nobody’s perfect, and that includes the Social Security Administration (SSA). If you’re on Medicare and your income is above a certain level, you may have to pay extra on your Part B and/or Part D premiums. But if you get the notification of your Social Security...
What You Need to Know About Medicare Equitable Relief
If you didn’t sign up for Medicare Part B and you believe someone else is responsible for the error, you may be eligible for Medicare equitable relief. Read on to learn exactly what Medicare equitable relief is, who’s eligible, how to request it, and more. What Is...
