Medicare Resource Material
2019 Part A and B Deductibles and Premiums
2019 Medicare Part B Deductible Before 20% Coinsurance applies to individuals in Original Medicare.
2019 Medicare Part A Deductible and Coinsurance For Hospitalization.
2019 Medicare Part B Premiums by taxable income before any late enrollment penalty.
Part A Premiums: This annual notice announces Medicare’s Hospital Insurance (Part A) premium for uninsured enrollees in calendar year (CY) 2019. This premium is paid by enrollees age 65 and over who are not otherwise eligible for benefits under Medicare Part A (hereafter known as the “uninsured aged”) and by certain disabled individuals who have exhausted other entitlement. The monthly Part A premium for the 12 months beginning January 1, 2019 for these individuals will be $437. The premium for certain other individuals as described in this notice will be $240.
Medicare & You 2019 Handbook
New Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
This new enrollment period allows Medicare Advantage members to change plans between January 1 and March 31 of the new year. It does not replace the Annual Election Period from October 15th to December 15th. Read more…
2018 Dual Eligible Medicare Medi-Cal Income Levels
Income and asset levels for eligibility for help from Medi-Cal paying for health insurance premiums, deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and prescription drugs. Click the blue link to learn more.
2018 Medicare Booklets, Flyers, Information Guides
- 10 Things to Know About New Medicare Card
- 2018-Medicare-Amounts-Job-Aid_508-FINAL
- All Inclusive Care For Elderly PACE
- Cancer Treatment Services Medicare
- Dialysis Kidney Transplant Medicare Coverage
- Drug Costs_Way To Lower Medicare
- Drug Coverage Compare Medicare
- Drug Coverage Loss of Extra Help Medicare
- Drug Pharmacy Coverage Rules Medicare
- Drug Prescription Guide Medicare
- Drug Prescription Paying Correct Amount Medicare
- Drug Prescriptions Electronic
- Drugs Medicare Advantage Health Plans
- Drugs Self Administered in Hospital Outpatient Medicare Coverage
- Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Covereage
- Enrolling Medicare Part A_Part B 2018
- Enrollment Periods Medicare Advantage Part C D 2017_18
- Getting Help With Your Medicare Costs
- Home Health Care Medicare Coverage
- Hospice Getting Started Medicare
- Long Term Care Hospitals Medicare
- Medicare Advantage Provider Networks Understanding
- Medicare and ACA Individual Marketplace
- Medicare and Medicaid Medi-Cal
- Medicare and You Booket 2018
- Medicare Benefits 2018
- Medicare Coordination Benefits With Other Insurance Payer
- Medicare Deductible Coinsurnace Costs 2018
- Medicare Right and Protections 2018
- Medicare Welcome 2018
- Medigap Getting Started
- Medigap Medicare Supplement Guide 2017
- Mental Health Benefits Medicare
- NTP-Medicare-Acronym-List
- Part B Outpatient Services
- Power Wheelchair Prior Authorization Guidelines
- Preventive Services Medicare Questions
- Social Security Medicare booklet
- Wheelchair and Scooter Medicare Benefits
- Withholding Medicare Drug Premiums From Social Security
2018 Medicare Part A and B Deductibles, Coinsurance, Premiums
To read the full press release, click the link 2018 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced
2018 Part B premiums based on income.
2018 Part B premiums for individuals married but filing separately.
2018 Part A deductible and coinsurance.
Part B Late Enrollment Penalty Waiver
CMS is offering equitable relief to certain Medicare beneficiaries currently enrolled in Medicare Part A and coverage through the individual Marketplace (i.e., a Marketplace plan for individuals or families and not for employers (also referred to as SHOP)). This equitable relief provides eligible individuals with an opportunity to enroll in Medicare Part B without penalty. Further, CMS is offering equitable relief to eligible individuals who were dually enrolled in Medicare Part A and coverage through the Marketplace and subsequently enrolled in Medicare Part B with a late enrollment penalty. This equitable relief provides these individuals an opportunity to request a reduction in their Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty. This tip sheet explains the equitable relief, eligibility criteria and steps for Medicare beneficiaries if they want to enroll in Medicare Part B or request a Medicare Part B late enrollment penalty reduction.
Read more at https://calhealthnews.com/confusion-over-medicare-and-obamacare-enrollment-cms-waives-late-enrollment-part-b-penalty/
Determining Eligibility for both Medicare and Medi-Cal Extra Help
People who turn 65 and may have been receiving a hefty subsidy through Covered California to reduce their health insurance premium can be shocked at the costs of enrolling in Medicare. However, there are a variety of resources to assist Medicare beneficiaries to lower their health insurance and health care costs. Assistance from both Social Security and Medi-Cal may be an option for some Medicare beneficiaries depending on their household income. Click the title to read the full post.
Covered California clarifies Medicare questions for individuals
If you are enrolled in Medicare, you do not need to do anything with Covered California. If you have Medicare you are covered. No matter how you receive your Medicare benefits, whether through Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, you will have the same benefits and security you have now. You will receive new benefits, such as more preventive services and increased savings on brand-name drugs. [Read More]
Are You Frustrated with Your Medicare Options?
- Should I take Part A?
- Should I take Part B and when?
- What about Part D?
- What’s the Difference between a Medicare Advantage Plan and a Medigap Plan?
- Can I get help with Medicare costs?
Kevin Knauss
- Independent agent serving the greater Sacramento and northern California region.
- Representing several carriers of Medicare Advantage, Part D Prescription and Medicare Supplements.
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7 Steps to help you make the best Medicare choice for you.
- Read the information Medicare sends you to learn about the basics of Original Medicare: Parts A and B.
- Become familiar with the Part D Prescription Drug Plan, Medicare Advantage Plans and Medicare Supplements.
- Go to Medicare.gov to find out which plans are offered in your area.
- Review your lifestyle and finances to help guide you between the different options.
- Do you need help paying for Medicare costs? Contact Social Security and Medi-Cal to see if you qualify for help.
- Request information on the different plans you might be interested in and talk to family and friends to see what they are happy with. Never rely on one source, person or company for information.
- If you need additional clarification call me, Kevin Knauss Ph: 916-521-7216, and we will get your questions answered.
Medicare can be frustrating and confusing because there are so many choices and options. The good news is that every year you get to make a new choice, so you never have to feel locked in. Let’s get you the right answers now so you can go from being frustrated to back enjoying your life.
