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How Indian Health Services (IHS) works with Medicare

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date July 16, 2025
Categories In Medicare Coverage
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If you already receive healthcare through Indian Health Services, you may be wondering what happens when you become eligible for Medicare. Does it affect your Indian Health Services access or […]

What is the Best Medicare Advantage Plan? The One That Fits Your Needs!

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date July 10, 2025
Categories In Medicare Advantage, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Plans, Part C
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Medicare Advantage plans have grown in popularity and availability. Some metropolitan areas can have as many as 50-70 different options. This can make it difficult to compare and find the […]

How to Compliment Your Veteran Benefits with a Medicare Advantage Plan

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date June 3, 2025
Categories In Medicare Advantage, Medicare Plans, Part C, Veterans
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As a veteran, you’ve earned VA health benefits! Once you turn 65, you will likely also qualify for Medicare benefits. This is great news to ensure additional coverage! But did […]

How to Reduce Monthly Costs with Rising Medicare Supplement Premiums

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date May 21, 2025
Categories In Medicare Costs, Medicare Plans, Medicare Supplements
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Medicare Supplement plan premiums continue to rise year after year! These annual hikes are making some plans unaffordable and hard to maintain. Many people are experiencing financial strain from steadily […]

Affordable Hospital Indemnity Plans for Medicare Advantage & High-Deductible Health Plans

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date May 6, 2025
Categories In Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Plans
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Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans offer a convenient way to get your Medicare Part A and B benefits — often with extra perks. But these plans often come with copays […]

Low Cost Medicare Supplements: Save with Plan N and Plan K

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date April 30, 2025
Categories In Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Plans, Medicare Supplements
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Are you looking for low cost Medicare Supplements? Currently, about half of Medicare beneficiaries enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan when they become eligible for Medicare. This is a downward […]

Top Medicare Enrollment Forms Explained: What to Use & When

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date April 15, 2025
Categories In Employer Coverage, Enrollment Periods, Medicare Enrollment, Part A, Part B, Special Enrollment Periods
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Applying for Medicare can be easy when you use the correct Medicare enrollment form at the right time. Using the wrong form, or even the wrong enrollment method, can have […]

How to Complete Medicare Form CMS-L564: Proof of Employer Coverage

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date April 11, 2025
Categories In Employer Coverage, Enrollment Periods, Medicare Enrollment, Part B, Special Enrollment Periods
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Learn how to accurately fill out Medicare Form CMS-L564 Request for Employment Information.

How to Avoid Medicare Enrollment Delays After Recent Social Security Changes.

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date April 2, 2025
Categories In Employer Coverage, Enrollment Periods, Medicare Enrollment, Part A, Part B, Special Enrollment Periods
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has ended phone appointments for many benefit claims and direct deposit changes. This means that anyone who can’t verify their identity using the My Social […]

Choosing Between Medicare and Employer Plan: What You Need to Know

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date March 17, 2025
Categories In Employer Coverage, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Enrollment, Medicare Supplements, Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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What you need to know when deciding between Medicare and your employer group coverage. It is more than just costs.

Medicare and Travel Insurance: Why You Need Emergency Medical Coverage Outside of the Country

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date February 26, 2025
Categories In Medicare Advantage, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Plans, Medicare Supplements
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For many retirees, traveling is a long-awaited reward in their retirement years. Whether it’s a European river cruise, a tropical getaway, or visiting family overseas, international travel is a fun […]

How is Hospice Covered with Medicare?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date February 11, 2025
Categories In Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Part A
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As a program to care for people who are terminally ill, hospice presents a very difficult situation for loved ones and caregivers. Worrying about how to get hospice covered with […]

Medicare Pre-Authorization: When Is It Required and How It Affects You?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date February 4, 2025
Categories In Medicare Advantage, Medicare Coverage, Medicare Supplements, Original Medicare, Part A, Part B, Part C
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Most people who have had health insurance are familiar with pre-authorization requirements for medical services or prescription drugs. This practice has been widely implemented across the insurance industry. Traditionally, Original […]

How to Enroll in Premium Part A When You are Low Income and Qualify for Medicaid?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date January 9, 2025
Categories In DSNP, Low Income, Medicare Enrollment, Part A, Special Needs Plans
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Eligibility for Part A is primarily based on an individual’s age and work history. Most people qualify for premium-free Part A when they turn 65. This is because they paid […]

When is the General Enrollment Period if you Missed your Opportunity to Enroll in Medicare?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date December 6, 2024
Categories In Enrollment Periods, Medicare Enrollment, Part B, Special Enrollment Periods
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Your initial opportunity to enroll in Medicare is during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). Generally, this is when you turn 65. Your opportunity to enroll lasts for 7 months. This […]

Understanding Medicare Part B Coverage and Costs: A Comprehensive Guide

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 30, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Original Medicare, Part B
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As you approach retirement age, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of your healthcare options. One of the most essential components of your healthcare coverage is Medicare, a federal […]

Understanding Medicare Part A: Coverage, Costs, and Eligibility Explained

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 30, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Original Medicare, Part A
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Medicare Part A is one component of the Medicare program, which offers comprehensive hospital insurance to people over 65 (and people with disabilities). If you are nearing eligibility for Medicare, […]

How The $2,000 Part D Maximum Out-of-Pocket Is Calculated And Why You May Pay Less

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 25, 2024
Categories In Extra Help, Medicare Costs, Medicare Coverage, Part D, Prescription Drug Plans
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Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, the maximum out of pocket amount that beneficiaries will spend on prescriptions drugs will be drastically lower than previous years. Starting in 2025, all […]

What will you pay for Medicare Costs in 2025?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 20, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, Original Medicare, Part A, Part B, Part D
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service has released 2025 Medicare costs for Medicare Part A, B and D. Every year Medicare premiums, deductibles and coinsurance can change so it […]

Medicare Part A Costs: What will you pay for Part A in 2025?

Post author By Medicare Navigators Team
Post date November 16, 2024
Categories In Medicare Costs, Original Medicare, Part A
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As we step into 2025, understanding the costs associated with Medicare Part A is important to plan your healthcare budget. This blog aims to provide a detailed overview of the […]

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