Medicare Wooster
What to Know About Getting Started With Medicare – Medicare Wayne County, OH
Medicare Wayne County, OH 1) When to Sign UpGenerally, you’re first eligible to sign up for Part A and Part B starting 3 months before you turn 65 and ending 3 months after the month you turn 65. 2) Your Coverage OptionsOnce you’ve signed up for Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), you…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH You Have Two Options When Enrolling in MedicareYou can enroll in Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan. Original MedicareOriginal Medicare – With original Medicare, you’ll get Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance).Drug Coverage – If you’re interested in drug coverage, you can join a separate Medicare drug…
Read MoreGetting Started With Medicare – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH 1) When to Sign UpGenerally, you’re first eligible to sign up for Part A and Part B starting 3 months before you turn 65 and ending 3 months after the month you turn 65. 2) Your Coverage OptionsOnce you’ve signed up for Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance), you can…
Read More3 Tips to Protect Yourself From Medicare Fraud – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH 1) Guard Your CardProtect your Medicare card like you would a credit card. Don’t give your Medicare card number to anyone but your doctor and people you know should have it. 2) Be Aware of FraudDuring Medicare Open Enrollment, scammers may try to get your card number. If someone calls offering you…
Read More3 Tips to Prepare for Medicare Open Enrollment on October 15th – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH 1) Review the Medicare & You HandbookA helpful resource provided by Medicare.gov is the Medicare & You Handbook that offers current information for Medicare options and details. 2) Think About Your Medicare NeedsNow is the opportunity to think about your Medicare coverage needs for the year ahead. Consider changes in costs and…
Read More3 Things to Know About Medigap Policies – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH 1) What Is a Medigap Policy?Medigap refers to supplemental coverage used to cover the “gaps” original Medicare doesn’t. 2) Medigap Is Different From Medicare Advantage PlansMedicare Advantage is used to get Medicare benefits, while Medigap is used to supplement your Original Medicare benefits. 3) You Can Buy a Medigap Policy From a…
Read MoreMake the Most of Your OPERS Pre-Medicare Allowance – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH Pre-Medicare Group PlanEffective Dec. 31, 2021 OPERS will no longer be offering the pre-Medicare group plan. OPERS Pre-Medicare HRA Beginning January 1, 2022If you’re an eligible pre-Medicare retiree, effective Jan. 1, 2022 you’ll receive the monthly Health Reimbursement Arrangement allowance. PremiumsWith the HRA, you’ll no longer pay a medical premium through OPERS.…
Read MoreThe Medicare Sign-up Period and How to Avoid the Late Enrollment Penalty – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH If you’re eligible for Medicare when you turn 65, you have a 7 month period to sign up. The 7 month period begins 3 months before you turn 65, includes the month you turn 65, and ends 3 months after you turn 65. If you don’t get Part B when you’re first…
Read MoreNew OPERS Health Reimbursement Arrangement Allowance for Pre-Medicare Retirees – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH Pre-Medicare Group PlanEffective Dec. 31, 2021 OPERS will no longer be offering the pre-Medicare group plan. OPERS Pre-Medicare HRA Beginning January 1, 2022If you’re an eligible pre-Medicare retiree, effective Jan. 1, 2022 you’ll receive the monthly Health Reimbursement Arrangement allowance. PremiumsWith the HRA, you’ll no longer pay a medical premium through OPERS.…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Medicare Coverage Choices – Medicare Wooster, OH
Medicare Wooster, OH You can get Medicare coverage in 2 main ways.1) Original Medicare (Part A and Part B)2) Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C)There’s also Medicare (Part D) for separate drug plan coverage. Original MedicareIncludes Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance). Medicare AdvantageThis all-in-one bundle offers Part A, Part B, and…
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