NEWS PROVIDED BY Wellcare TAMPA, Fla./PRNewswire/ — Wellcare, a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, announced today its largest Medicare Advantage expansion to date. Wellcare will now offer its wide range of Medicare Advantage plans in 1,575 counties across 36 states during the 2022 Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), beginning Oct. 15. “At Wellcare, we are committedContinue reading “Wellcare Announces Largest Medicare Advantage Expansion to Date”
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Medicare Enrollment Periods
There are many different types of Medicare Enrollment Periods. These enrollment periods fall into two categories. First, open enrollment is available to anyone eligible for Medicare. Then, Special Enrollment Periods. If you want to change the coverage you currently have, you can do so during one of the above enrollment Medicare Enrollment Periods for EveryoneContinue reading “Medicare Enrollment Periods”
Qué es Medicare?
Qué es Medicare? ¿Qué es Medicare? Por más de 55 años, Medicare ha sido el programa al que recurren los adultos mayores y las personas con discapacidades del país para su cobertura de salud. En el 2021, ayudará a más de 61 millones de personas a pagar por hospitalizaciones, visitas al médico y medicamentos recetados,Continue reading “Qué es Medicare?”
2022 Medicare Annual Election Period Checklist
Did you know that you can’t always make Medicare coverage changes? That’s why it’s important to learn about Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), where you may be able to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan or a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan or even make other changes to your current coverage. AEP takesContinue reading “2022 Medicare Annual Election Period Checklist”
¿Cómo funcionan los planes Medicare Advantage?
Los planes Medicare Advantage, a veces llamados “Parte C” o “Planes MA” son una alternativa “integral” a Medicare Original. Son ofrecidos por compañías privadas aprobadas por Medicare. Si se inscribe en un Plan Medicare Advantage, todavía tendrá Medicare. Este “paquete” de planes incluye Medicare Parte A (Seguro De Hospital) y Medicare Parte B (Seguro Médico)y, por lo general, la coberturaContinue reading “¿Cómo funcionan los planes Medicare Advantage?”
Disadvantages of Medicare advantage
Medicare Advantage Plan, also called a Part C or an MA Plan, may sound enticing. It combines Medicare Part A (hospital insurance), Medicare Part B (medical insurance), and usually Medicare Part D (prescription drug coverage) into one plan. These plans cover all Medicare services, and some offer extra coverage for vision, hearing, and dental. They are offeredContinue reading “Disadvantages of Medicare advantage”
Ayuda adicional para pagar medicamentos parte D o parte C Medicare advantage
Para reducir los costos de sus medicamentos recetados, puede: Consultar sobre medicamentos genéricos: su médico puede informarle si puede tomar un medicamento genérico en lugar de un medicamento de marca o si puede tomar un medicamento de marca menos costoso Indagar sobre el uso de farmacias de pedidos por correo Comparar Planes Medicare de medicamentosContinue reading “Ayuda adicional para pagar medicamentos parte D o parte C Medicare advantage”
What is SilverSneakers?
SilverSneakers is a popular fitness program that helps Medicare beneficiaries 65 and up to increase physical health, social wellbeing, and strong community bonds. It does this by providing group fitness classes for all abilities facilitated by trained instructors. As a nationwide program, SilverSneakers is available at 17,000 gyms and fitness centers across the United States.1Continue reading “What is SilverSneakers?”
Sobre Medicare Original y Medicare Advantage lo mas importante
Medicare es un programa federal que provee cubiertas de salud para las personas de 65 años o más. Además, ofrece cubiertas a personas menores de 65 años, pero, que reciben Seguro Social por incapacidad. Una vez inscrito en Medicare, la persona tiene la opción de escoger entre el Medicare Original o Medicare Advantage. El MedicareContinue reading “Sobre Medicare Original y Medicare Advantage lo mas importante”
Consejos para inscribirse correctamente en Medicare durante la complicada inscripción abierta
Puede que hayas visto al actor Danny Glover o a Joe Namath, la leyenda de la NFL de 77 años, en comerciales de TV animándote a que llames a un número 800 para obtener fabulosos beneficios extra de Medicare. Hay muchos otros anuncios de Medicare, algunos de ellos con un fondo rojo, blanco y azulContinue reading “Consejos para inscribirse correctamente en Medicare durante la complicada inscripción abierta”