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- Who’s eligible for Medicare? - HHS. gov
Generally, Medicare is for people 65 or older You may be able to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant), or ALS (also called Lou Gehrig’s disease) Medicare has four parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance) Part B (Medicare Insurance)
- How do I enroll in Medicare? - HHS. gov
If you would like to file for Medicare only, you can apply by calling 1-800-772-1213 If you are under age 65 and disabled: If you are under age 65 and disabled, and have been entitled to disability benefits under Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board for 24 months, you will be automatically entitled to Medicare Part A and Part B
- What is Medicare Part C? - HHS. gov
Medicare Advantage Plans may offer extra coverage, such as vision, hearing, dental, and or health and wellness programs Most include Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) Medicare pays a fixed amount for your care every month to the companies offering Medicare Advantage Plans These companies must follow rules set by Medicare
- What’s the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare-related bills are paid from two trust funds held by the U S Treasury Different sources (including payroll taxes and funds that Congress authorizes) fund the trust funds People with Medicare pay part of the costs through things like monthly premiums for medical and drug coverage, deductibles and coinsurance
- Where can I find a doctor that accepts Medicare and Medicaid?
If you have trouble accessing the website or the search tool, please call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) and a representative will be able to help you TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048 Find a Medicaid doctor Medicaid programs vary by state and each state Medicaid agency maintains their own list of professionals that accept Medicaid
- What is Medicare Part B? - HHS. gov
For more information about enrolling in Medicare, look in your copy of the "Medicare You" handbook, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213, or visit your local Social Security office If you get benefits from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB), call your local RRB office or 1-800-808-0772
- How do I get a replacement Medicare card? | HHS. gov
If your Medicare card was lost, stolen, or destroyed, you can ask for a replacement card from Social Security in three ways: Online by using your personal my Social Security account (note: you can do this even if you don't yet receive Social Security benefits) If you don’t already have a personal Social Security account, you can create one
- What does Part B of Medicare (Medical Insurance) cover?
Medicare Part B helps cover medically-necessary services like doctors’ services and tests, outpatient care, home health services, durable medical equipment, and other medical services Part B also covers some preventive services Look at your Medicare card to find out if you have Part B The basic medically-necessary services covered include:
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