The main types of Medicare plans are: Medicare Advantage (Part C), Medigap Supplements, and Prescription Drug Plans (Part D). These options are added to your existing Medicare part A and/or part B coverage.
Most Idahoans start Medicare when they turn 65. This means that individuals enroll in Medicare parts A and B with the Center for Medicare Services (CMS). Typically, the enrollment process starts with a phone call or walk-in to the Social Security office or applying online. Sometimes Medicare initiates an automatic enrollment, usually if an individual […]
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Changes are coming for individuals who are eligible for BOTH Medicare and Medicaid in Idaho. Let’s briefly review those changes, what to expect, and what you can do if you are affected by these changes. What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare? First, what is Medicare? It is a federally run health insurance program,
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Did you know you may have access to Fitness Benefits on your Health Insurance Plan? Some health insurance plans offer a fitness benefit, which offers a discounted or no cost option for physical exercise using plan-covered facilities or equipment. This includes some Individual Plans, some Small Group Plans and most Medicare Advantage Plans. As an
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