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Florida has the same federal laws governing Original Medicare as any other state does. If you plan to enroll in Original Medicare while living in Florida, you can follow the same procedure as you would in another U.S. state. In Florida, there are currently over 4 million people who are…

Medicare benefits are subject to change with each year, which can mean the amount you pay out of pocket for the Part B (medical insurance) premium and deductible can go up. 2020’s changes to the Medicare Part B premium may also be dependent on the recipient’s tax filing status for…

It’s possible for Medicare recipients to have health coverage through more than one insurance plan. When this happens, certain rules dictate which plan pays for care and in what order they pay it. Understanding What Coordination of Benefits Means The term “coordination of benefits” is used by Medicare and other…

As of January 1, 2020, changes to Medicare’s Part D Prescription Drug plan can impact how much Medicare recipients pay per month and how much they pay out of pocket. Significant changes may also impact the coverage gap. Changes to the Part D Premium in 2020         Part D plans are…

Original Medicare is a federal program available to beneficiaries in every state, but additional benefits or enhancements to Original Medicare insurance through a Medigap, Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan may be subject to state regulations. Medicare Coverage in Arizona                          As of 2019, an estimated 1.3 million residents of Arizona…

Medicare insurance is one of the most popular options for those who qualify, and the number of people using this insurance continues to grow as life expectancy continues to increase. Medicare policies come available with many different parts, including Part A, Part B, Part C, and Part D. Now, while…

Medicare is a federal program that mandates standardization of services nationwide, so many people may assume the premiums would be the same for everyone. In reality, there are variations in the premiums people pay, if they pay any at all. Medicare qualifications The formula for determining a person’s qualification for…

Doctors provide a service and receive payment at the time of rendering that service. For some patients, this means paying the full amount of the bill when checking out after an appointment, but for others, it may mean providing private insurance information and making a co-insurance or co-payment amount for…