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  1. What is Medicare Part A?

    Medicare Part A is also called hospital insurance, and it covers: Inpatient hospital stays. Skilled nursing facility stays. Hospice care. Nursing home care. Home healthcare.
  2. How can I get help with drug costs?

    If you're having trouble affording your medicine, contact your doctor, your case manager, or our pharmacy department at (800) 481-1092, option 4 to discuss your options and support. For Group Medicare members: If you experience hardship from h...
  3. I'm turning 65. What do I do?

    Getting Ready for Your 65th Birthday A Year Before Start thinking about your move to Medicare. Make sure you understand the difference between Medicare plan options. Start looking into what options are available in your area. Make sure you'...
  4. Do I need a prior authorization?

  5. What is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?

    View the High Deductible Health Plan
  6. What is an HMO?

    A HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) plan gives you personal care from a set network of doctors and hospitals. You'll get peace of mind with: The comfort of having an in-network primary care provider (PCP) to oversee all your care and refer you...
  7. What do I pay for Medicare Advantage (Part C)?

    For Medicare Advantage plans, you pay: A set monthly premium. Your monthly Part B premium. Copayments, coinsurance or deductible (if applicable) each time you use medical services. Once you hit your yearly spending limit, or out-of-pocket maxim...
  8. Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period

    On January 1–March 31 each year, you can make the following changes during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. If you're on a Medicare Advantage plan (with or without drug coverage) you can switch to another Medicare Advantage plan (wit...
  9. Do I need to sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B?

    If you're already receiving benefits from Social Security or the Railroad Retirement Board (RRD), you're under age 65 and disabled, or you've been diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease), you'll automatically receive your Medicare ID...
  10. What do I pay for Medicare Part A?

    You usually don't pay a monthly premium for Part A if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes for at least 40 quarters while you were working. You can get Part A without a premium if: You already get a Social Security or Railroad check for retirem...