You’ve Enrolled in a New Medicare Advantage Plan; What’s Next?
You’ve Enrolled in a New Medicare Advantage Plan; What’s Next? Congratulations on enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan! Like nearly 33 million other people eligible for Medicare (as of 2024), you’ve chosen to seek out the healthcare coverage and benefits that best align with your needs by substituting a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan for Original Medicare. On […]
How Medicare Helps To Reach Your Target Blood Pressure
How Medicare Helps To Reach Your Target Blood Pressure Key Takeaways High blood pressure is a common medical issue that contributes to serious health problems for many U.S. adults. Reaching your target blood pressure often requires a combination of lifestyle changes and prescription drugs. Original Medicare covers services to diagnose high blood pressure and support […]
Medicare Out of Pocket Maximum
Medicare Out-of-Pocket Maximum Limits Key Takeaways Medicare Part A doesn’t offer the protection of an out-of-pocket maximum. Medicare Part B also has no out-of-pocket maximum. Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) has a legally established out-of-pocket maximum for in-network and out-of-network healthcare. Medicare Part D plans now have an out-of-pocket maximum. Monthly premiums don’t count towards […]
Managing Diabetes on Medicare
Managing Diabetes on Medicare According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 38 million people in the U.S. — about 11.6% of the national population — have diabetes. And we’re increasingly likely to develop this condition as we age: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that over a quarter of people enrolled […]
6 Ways Medicare Helps With an Aging Heart
6 Ways Medicare Helps With an Aging Heart Key Takeaways Your risks for chronic conditions that affect your cardiovascular system worsen as you age, but your Medicare coverage can help. Original Medicare covers screenings for cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular behavioral therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation. A Medicare Part D prescription drug plan or a Medicare Advantage prescription […]
Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)
Your Annual Notice of Change Helps Eliminate Medicare Guess Work Key Takeaways The Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) is a letter that you will receive by mail that outlines changes to your Medicare plan for the following year Coverage changes outlined in your ANOC can include prescription drug coverage, amounts, and other important Medicare updates […]