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Shedding Light on Medicare Part B

Medicare Part B is available for anyone eligible for Medicare, but some individuals choose to enroll immediately, while others decide to wait. Understanding the Part B benefits and coverage can help you make this decision. Part B helps cover medically …

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Eligible for Medicare? Understanding When and How To Sign Up

Many people have misconceptions concerning Medicare eligibility, assuming it is only available to individuals with disabilities, or perhaps, only to those individuals over 65 years of age.  Some

What “Additional Benefits” Could Be Offered By MA Plans?

Once you are eligible for Medicare, you have choices to make. You can receive your Medicare benefits through Original Medicare, the program run by the Federal government, or

Durable Medical Equipment: Needs, Coverage, Changes and Concerns

After an illness or injury, your physician may find it medically necessary to prescribe equipment for you. This equipment might provide therapeutic benefits or allow you to perform

What To Do If Your Current Medicare Advantage Plan Stops Participating

Medicare Advantage (MA) Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans with prescription drug coverage (MA-PD’s) and Prescription Drug Plans (PDP’s) can decide not to participate in Medicare for the coming year

What’s New In Medicare News? Ask Joppel

Orange, CA,  July 29, 2011 - If you are having trouble keeping up with all of the political discussions regarding changes in Medicare, you are not alone.

Penalties for Late Enrollment – Understanding the Risks

Penalties for late enrollment in Medicare can make a difference in

The Medicare Summary Notice and The Importance of Keeping Records

It is always a good idea to keep your medical records, bills, and receipts organized and easy to access. You never know

Medicare’s Initial Enrollment Period – Why It Is Important To Your Future

In the midst of a busy and active life, you may

Dental, Hearing, and Vision Care Under Medicare

Although Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, dentures, routine vision screenings, hearing aids, or fittings for