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Five Ways to Prepare for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 2022
The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period is an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries. This year, the Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2021 to December 7, 2021. The enrollment period only lasts 53 days, and...
Navigating Your “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit
The “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is an optional one-time appointment covered by Medicare in the first 12 months that you have Medicare Part B. The goal of this visit is for your provider to assess your health and prepare a plan for future care. While it...
Does Medicare cover ancillary products and services?
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) covers basic healthcare needs but it doesn’t cover everything. From dental to vision to hearing benefits, ancillary products like these often require additional coverage, even for basic needs such as hearing aids and routine eye...
What is prior authorization for Medicare?
Prior authorization is the approval process required for certain prescriptions, healthcare treatments, services or supplies to be covered under your Medicare or prescription drug plan. While not all prescriptions, treatments and services need prior authorization,...
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Medicare Insurance Articles
Navigating Your “Welcome to Medicare” Preventive Visit
The “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is an optional one-time appointment covered by Medicare in the first 12 months that you have Medicare Part B. The goal of this visit is for your provider to assess your health and prepare a plan for future care. While it...
What is prior authorization for Medicare?
Prior authorization is the approval process required for certain prescriptions, healthcare treatments, services or supplies to be covered under your Medicare or prescription drug plan. While not all prescriptions, treatments and services need prior authorization,...
How SelectQuote Can Help You After Purchasing Medicare
The process of finding the right Medicare coverage for you can be confusing and overwhelming, and that’s why we’re here. Whether you are unsure about your coverage or want to know how to get the most out of it, we’re here to serve as your resource and advocate. At...
Medicare Plan Articles
It’s Important to Review Your Medicare Coverage Every Year
Every year, Medicare beneficiaries have the option to make changes to their coverage during the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) from October 15-December 7. AEP is an ideal time to review your plan and make changes that are...
What to Do with Medicare if You’re Moving: Medicare Change of Address
There’s a lot on your to-do list when you’re moving, but one thing to add to your list is figuring out your Medicare coverage. Whether you’re wondering if you can keep your existing coverage or want to know if you have additional Medicare coverage options in your new...
How To File a Medicare Appeal if Your Medicare Plan Doesn’t Cover Services or Items
It can be frustrating to receive a medical bill and find that Medicare or your Medicare plan didn’t cover something you thought it would. If you disagree with a coverage or payment decision by Medicare or your Medicare plan, you have the option to file an appeal....
Medicare Coverage Articles
Does Medicare cover ancillary products and services?
Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) covers basic healthcare needs but it doesn’t cover everything. From dental to vision to hearing benefits, ancillary products like these often require additional coverage, even for basic needs such as hearing aids and routine eye...
Does Medicare cover mammograms?
Mammograms are one of the best tools for early detection of breast cancer, and being proactive about getting your annual mammogram after you turn 40 is critical for your overall health. While there are certain instances in which you may have to pay out-of-pocket,...
Does Medicare cover high blood pressure screenings?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can be hard to detect until it causes more serious health issues like a heart attack or heart disease. If you have a family history of high blood pressure, you may be even more concerned about getting a blood pressure...
Medicare Enrollment Articles
Five Ways to Prepare for Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 2022
The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period is an important time of year for Medicare beneficiaries. This year, the Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15, 2021 to December 7, 2021. The enrollment period only lasts 53 days, and...
Guide To Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) 2022
The Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plan Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) runs from October 15 to December 7 each year and is the best time for Medicare beneficiaries to make changes to their current coverage. This is a good time to ensure you have all of the...
What You Need to Know If You’re Aging Into Medicare
Every day in the United States, 10,000 people turn 65—which means 10,000 people are newly eligible for Medicare. Even with the thousands of people turning 65 each day, there’s still a lot of confusion around preparing for Medicare, from enrollment to its coverage....
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