Frequently Asked Questions about Medicare

…st of Frequently Asked questions about Medicare That’s a lot to remember! It’s important to know the ins and outs of Medicare, and we’re eager to serve you in any way we can. We’re especially eager to get to work finding the Medicare supplement insurance that will best fill the gaps in your Medicare coverage. MedicareMall is the expert at shopping the market on your behalf, and we have over two decades of experience helping people like you find…

What Do Those Extra Letters on Your Medicare Card Mean?

…re Claim Number should match the nine digits of your Social Security Number. In some cases, however, those digits may match the nine digits of your spouse’s, parent’s, or child’s Social Security Number instead. Get your free Medicare Supplement quote today Whether the nine digits of your Medicare number match your Social Security Number or another person’s Social Security Number depends on the nature of your eligibility for Medicare. The nature…

What are the Best 2013 Medicare Supplement Plans?

…the best place to start searching for the best Medicare supplement plan for you? This question is easy to answer, regardless of your medical history, treatments or medical supplies you expect to need in 2013, or your budget. Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Plan Quotefinder I’ve just paid a visit to MedicareMall’s Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Plan Quote Request Form, and if you’re searching for the 2013 Medigap plan…

Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans A through N

Once a person is eligible for Medicare and has signed up for Medicare Part B, he or she should investigate Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans that will help cover medical costs not covered by Original Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B. We here at MedicareMall believe Medigap insurance plans offer the best options for senior health insurance. All Medigap plans were standardized by the federal government for your protection in 1992. This…

Why Did Medicare Deny My Claim?

…Association (AMA), comparing the denial rates of Medicare and seven leading national insurance companies, had concluded that “Medicare was the most likely to deny any part of a claim, with a 6.9 percent rate.” Get your free Medicare Supplement quote today Surprise for Medicare recipients While up-to-date figures regarding Medicare denials are not readily available, Kaiser Health News reported six months ago that “of the 1.1 billion claims…

Durable Medical Equipment

…care Advantage plan to call the telephone number on their Medicare Advantage plan card and to ask for “Utilization Management” in order to get information about DME as it pertains to their particular Medicare Advantage plan. Medicare supplement plans vary, but under some plans out-of-pocket costs associated with purchase or rental of durable medical equipment can be eliminated altogether. Medicare supplement (or Medigap) Plan F, for example, is…

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans – FAQs

…ho can get Medicare prescription drug coverage? Everyone with Medicare is eligible for this coverage, regardless of income and resources, health status, or current prescription expenses. As long as you are enrolled in either Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B of Medicare. Back to List of Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare. When can I get Medicare prescription drug coverage? You may sign up when you first become eligible for Medicare

Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period changed to Open Enrollment Period

…en Enrollment Period During the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period, you can: Switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan Drop your Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare (Part A & B) Apply for a Medicare Supplement plan if you return to Original Medicare (Part A & B) Enroll in a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan (only if you return to Original Medicare (Part A & B) However, you will not be…

Should I Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap?

…the Jan. 1-February 14 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period is something to mark on your calendar. During the Disenrollment Period for Medicare Advantage, you can: Return to Original Medicare Part A and Part B Apply for a Medicare supplement Enroll in a stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan You may not switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan during the Jan. 1-Feb. 14 Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period. You…

Buying a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan

10 Things to Know Before Purchasing It is important to compare Medigap insurance plans and rates to make sure that you find the Supplemental policy that is best for you. As Medicare Supplement Coverage is standardized in most states and the Medigap coverage is the same from company to company, it is very important to shop around to find the best available Medicare Supplement Rates, Service, and Claims paying ability. Regardless of the type of…

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