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Last Updated: 09/26/2022
in Medicare Your Plan Coverage
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Last Updated: 09/26/2022
in Employees and Employers We know employees get sick or hurt, and when they do, they need health care. They can’t always avoid the bad stuff life throws at them, but it’s nice to help them through it. That’s why we’re here–to give them insurance for real life. We explain mo...
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Medicare Advantage plans, or Part C plans, are plans from private companies, like us, that take the place of your Original Medicare. You can also add prescription drug coverage to combine Part A, Part B and Part D into one easy package.
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Medicare Part B is also called medical insurance, and it covers certain care from doctors, outpatient care, medical supplies and preventive care. Services like flu shots. Clinical research. Ambulances. Durable medical equipment. Mental healthc...
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Last Updated: 09/19/2022
in Medicare If you decide to disenroll from your FirstCarolinaCare Insurance Company's Medicare Advantage plan, you're ending your membership. Disenrollment can be voluntary (your choice) or involuntary (not your choice). For more information on enrollment or d...
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Last Updated: 09/19/2022
in Medicare Changing Plan Types The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is the time each year, chosen by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), when you can enroll in a plan or switch to a new one. Unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Perio...
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Last Updated: 09/19/2022
in Medicare Your Plan Coverage
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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...
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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'...
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Some people get Part B automatically when they turn 65, and some must sign up for it. Learn how and when you can sign up for Part B. For Part B, you pay: A premium each month. If you get Social Security or a Railroad check, this premium will b...