Medicare
Medicare is a United States federal health insurance program that provides coverage for people who are 65 years old or older, as well as certain younger individuals with disabilities.
Help Filing for Medicare
- You are 65+ years of age
- You have received Social Security Disability benefits for 24 months (Medicare entitlement begins the 25th month)
- You have End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Frequently Asked Questions
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When will I be eligible for Medicare?
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, or those under 65 who have disabilities and have been receiving Social Security Disability benefits for 24 months. It is also immediately available for people with End Stage Renal Disease, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare is federal health insurance for anyone age 65 and older, and some people under 65 with disabilities or certain medical conditions. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that provides health coverage for some people with limited income and resources.
A, B, C, D Medicare? What does it all mean?
Part A (Hospital Insurance)
Covers a portion of the costs of inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice care, and home health care.
Part B (Medical Insurance)
Covers a portion of the costs for services from doctors and other health care providers, outpatient care, home health care, durable medical equipment, and many preventive services.
Part C (Medicare Advantage)
An alternative to Parts A and B that bundles several coverage types, including Parts A, B, and usually D. It may also include vision, hearing, and dental insurance. You must sign up for Part A or Part B before enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan.
Part D (Drug coverage)
Helps cover the cost of prescription drugs, including many recommended shots or vaccines. You must sign up for Part A or Part B before enrolling in Part D.
What does it cost to work with you?
There is no cost for our services. We work with many different insurance carriers who pay us separately.
Preview Plans
Plan Enroll helps you keep your prescriptions and doctor information current while previewing available plans.
Stories from Hardworking People Like You
Destinee is the best insurance advocate and specialist you could enlist. She’s extremely knowledgeable, meticulous with the details and comparisons of the plans, so patient, problem-solving, and very easy to communicate with every time. She can thread a fine needle through the plans, and extract the highest priorities in one’s choices. I feel very fortunate to know her and be able to have her as my expert. When you contact her, you’ll discover for yourself how valuable she is for you as well.
Medicare Inquiry
Medicare is a government program that contracts with private health companies. As an appointed agency, we can enroll you into the plan that most fits your unique situation. We even review the drug formulary with each of your medications to make sure they are covered. You’ll walk away feeling educated and confident about your coverage.
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