Medicare Basics
#1 How To Enroll in Medicare Part A & B:
Turning 65? You can enroll in Medicare Part A & B 3 months before your 65th birthday upto 3 months after your birthday. Your effective date will be the 1st of the month of your 65th birthday.
#2 How to enroll in Medicare Part A & B:
* Online at www.SocialSecurity.gov
* Call Social Security at: 1-800-772-1213
* Your local Social Security office
#3 What does Medicare A & B cover?
Medicare Part A
Hospital insurance partially covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health care.
Medicare Part B
Medical insurance partially covers doctor visits, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventive services.
#4 Does Medicare A & B cover everything?
No, there are out of pocket costs that include deductibles and coinsurance for hospital and medical services. Prescription costs are not covered by Parts A & B. To help with those out of pocket expenses you can enroll in either a Medicare supplement plan or a Medicare health plan.
Medicare Resources
- Link to Medicare.gov - click
- Link to Social Security Administration - click
- Link to Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services - click
- Visit: Medicare-NJ.com
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