Make sure you have a current copy of Medicare-and-You. This handbook has details about what Medicare covers and provides website and phone numbers where you can get additional information. The number for Medicare is 1 800 633 4227 and they are opened 24 hours per day, seven days per week. During

1.Make sure you have a current copy of Medicare & You. This handbook has details about what Medicare covers and provides websites and phone numbers where you can get additional information. 2.Remember that if Medicare does not pay for a medical procedure your Medicare Supplement will not pay for their

If you have recently moved to the Raleigh Durham area and need assistance finding a Duke primary care or specialist doctor, the Duke Consultation and Referral Center can help. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM until 5 PM. Whether you or not they are Medicare eligible, my

All Medicare beneficiaries must be enrolled in both Medicare Part A and B before they are allowed to enroll in a Medicare Supplement or Advantage policy. The standard Part B premium amount in 2022 is $170.10. Most people pay the standard Part B premium amount. If your modified adjusted gross

If you’re turning 65 or becoming Medicare eligible, one of your challenges is choosing a drug plan. Many are confused by the term “Donut Hole” (also called the Coverage Gap). Medicare Prescription Drug Plans have four parts or phases, Initial Deductible, Initial Coverage, Donut Hole and Catastrophic. To understand the Donut

 Topics Covered and Questions Answered: Explanation of the ACA (Affordable Care Act) provisions ACA Terminology How to choose a plan? Who is eligible for a government subsidy? How to apply for a government subsidy and what questions to expect? When you can apply for health insurance that is compliant with

Baby Boomers turning 65 in North Carolina have an abundance of choices with regard to their Medicare insurance. My customers who have been buying their own health insurance and don’t qualify for a government subsidy are thrilled to be able to choose from many policies that are much more affordable.

Once you have made your first payment and received your insurance ID please be aware of these requirements and procedures to avoid losing your government subsidy or being penalized: Normally the method to make your first insurance payment for a Marketplace policy is different from the subsequent payments. To pay

Unfortunately, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC) no longer offers discounts on fertility services through a partnership with WINFertility.

In 2020 there is no longer a penalty for not having health insurance that is compliant with the Affordable Care Act.