Medicare & Insurance
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What is IRMAA?: 5 Ways to Reduce Monthly IRMAA Payments
This article helps Medicare recipients understand IRMAA, determines who is responsible for it, and provides ideas to reduce IRMAA. - Medicare & Insurance
How To Get a Replacement Social Security Card
Need to replace your social security card? Here is everything you need to know, from required documents to application methods. - Medicare & Insurance
Medicare Grocery Benefit: What It Is, How To Use It, & More
What is a Medicare grocery benefit, and are you eligible for one? We break down Medicare grocery benefits, what they cover, and how to qualify. - Medicare & Insurance
What Is a Medicare Flex Card: Benefits, How It Works, and More
What is a medicare Flex card? In this article, we break down Flex card benefits, how the Flex card works, and what makes you eligible. - Medicare & Insurance
6 Ways to Save on Healthcare Expenses
With healthcare costs as high as they are today, it helps to know how to take advantage of ways to save. Finding affordable medical insurance that meets your needs is a good place to start. - Medicare & Insurance
Changes in Medicare 2023: What Medicare Beneficiaries Need To Know
Changes to the Federal Medicare Program are to be expected annually. - Medicare & Insurance
What Is SilverScript: Silverscript Part D, Everything You Need to Know
Silverscript is a health insurance company partnered with Aetna Medicare that provides Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. We break down SilverScript’s Part D plans here. - Medicare & Insurance
How To Get A Medicare Card Replacement
If a Medicare beneficiary’s Medicare card needs to be replaced, most members can do so by ordering a replacement online. Learn more in this guide. - Medicare & Insurance
What to Know About Medicare and Coverage for Tetanus Shots
Original Medicare does not cover tetanus shots. Medicare Part D, Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, will cover a tetanus shot, however. - Medicare & Insurance
What to Know About Medicare and Palliative Care
Medicare covers palliative care, also known as comfort care, under Medicare Part A. Palliative care is associated with a higher quality of life. - Medicare & Insurance
Medicare and Cataract Surgery: What Does Medicare Pay?
Cataract surgery is covered under Medicare Part B. Overall costs will vary based on the specific Medicare plan, however. - Medicare & Insurance
What to Know About Medicare and Xarelto Coverage
Xarelto is a type of anticoagulant used to treat and lower the risk of blood clots. Most Medicare Part D drug plans will cover Xarelto. - Medicare & Insurance
Medicare and LASIK Surgery: Does Medicare Cover It?
LASIK may help improve vision for some patients. Medicare does not cover LASIK but a Medicare Advantage plan may. There are often financing options available. - Medicare & Insurance
What to Know About Medicare and Insulin Pump Coverage
For some people with diabetes, an insulin pump may be necessary in order to keep blood sugar stable. - Medicare & Insurance
Does Medicare Cover The Shingles Vaccine? What You Need To Know
Original Medicare does not cover the Shingles vaccine, including under Medicare Part B. Medicare Part D does cover the shingles vaccine, however.
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