Medicare Basics
1- When To Enroll in Medicare Part A & B:
Three months prior to your 65th birthday you can start to the process. Your effective date will be the 1st of the month you turn 65. You have a 3 months before turning 65 and three
months after turning 65 to enroll in Medicare A & B.
2 - How To Enroll In Part A & B:
- Online at www.SocialSecurity.gov
- Call Social Security at: 1-800-772-1213
- Your local Social Security office
3 - What services does Part A & B partially cover?
- Part A: Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility, hospice and home health care.
- Part B: Doctor visits, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventive services.
5 - Does Part A & B cover everything?
No, you still have to pay annual deductibles and 20% coinsurance for hospital and medical services. Also, your prescription costs are not covered. To help with these out of pocket
expenses, you have plan options:
- Medicare Supplement and Part D
- Medicare health plan - MAPD/Part C
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