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Nov 24, 20213 min read
What Are the 4 Parts of Medicare?
Each of the 4 parts of Medicare covers certain health services, some government and some private run. Each part has a letter: A, B, C and D.
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oralie
Nov 17, 20214 min read
Common Medicare Questions Answered
As Medicare agents, we get all sorts of questions about Medicare. We are dedicated to helping kupuna understand their Medicare benefits.
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oralie
Oct 6, 20213 min read
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Medicare Agent During Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
Come prepared to your Medicare Annual Enrollment Period meeting with a list of questions that your Medicare agent can answer for you.
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oralie
Sep 22, 20213 min read
What Does Medicare Cover for Alzheimer’s and Memory Care?
Medicare covers inpatient hospital care, prescription drugs and some of the doctors' fees and other medical items used to treat Alzheimer's.
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oralie
Aug 18, 20213 min read
Does Medicare Pay for Ambulance Charges?
Statistically, seniors use the ER at higher rates than most other age groups. Seniors may ask: Does Medicare Pay for Ambulance Charges?
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oralie
Aug 11, 20213 min read
Do I Qualify for Medicare If I Am Self-Employed?
Do I qualify for Medicare if I am self-employed? Yes. A self-employed person does qualify for Medicare if they meet certain requirements.
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oralie
Aug 4, 20214 min read
How to Decide if You Should Apply for Medicare while You are Still Working
Some Americans wonder what to do about Medicare if they keep working past the age of 65. Do they need to apply for Medicare? Can they delay?
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oralie
Jul 28, 20213 min read
What Drugs are Not Covered by Medicare Part D?
While certain drugs must be covered under Medicare, there is also a list of drugs that are never covered by Medicare for various reasons.
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oralie
Jul 21, 20214 min read
What Does Medicare Cover for Cancer Treatment?
What type of cancer treatment(s), services, supplies and prescription drugs are covered by Medicare? Part A, Part B, Part D, Part C coverage
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oralie
Jul 14, 20213 min read
What is Palliative Care and Is It Covered by Medicare?
Palliative care is a specialized type of medical care for people living with a serious illness. Medicare covers the cost of palliative care.
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oralie
Jul 7, 20214 min read
Is In-Home Care Covered by Medicare?
Many seniors wonder if home health care is covered by Medicare. The answer is yes and no. Medicare does cover some in-home health services.
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oralie
Jun 16, 20213 min read
How Can I Pay for Nursing Home Care? Is Long-Term Care Insurance a Good Option?
There are several ways for Hawaii kupuna to pay for nursing home care, including long-term care insurance. We will take a look at some.
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oralie
Jun 9, 20213 min read
What You Need to Know about Medicare Part B
If you are getting ready to transition to Medicare, you may have questions about Medicare Part B benefits. We hope to provide answers here.
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oralie
May 12, 20213 min read
What You Need to Know about Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA) Plans
MSA Plans are a consumer-directed Medicare Advantage Plan available to many seniors who are enrolled in high-deductible Medicare plans.
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oralie
Apr 14, 20213 min read
What is Dual Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid?
People who are eligible for and enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid are called “dual eligibles” or “dually eligible beneficiaries.”
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oralie
Apr 7, 20213 min read
What Makes a Medicare Insurance Plan Right for Me?
When deciding on health insurance there are factors to consider. Let's look at steps to help choose the right Medicare plan for your needs.
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oralie
Mar 10, 20213 min read
What you Need to Know About Medicare Drug Coverage for Insulin in 2021
Here's what you need to know about insulin and diabetes supplies if you are transitioning from employer insurance to Medicare.
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oralie
Jan 27, 20214 min read
How Does Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Work with Other Drug Coverage?
If you have other drug coverage, you may be wondering how they work with Medicare prescription drug coverage. We cover the basics here.
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oralie
Jan 20, 20213 min read
Here’s What You Can and Can’t Do During Medicare OEP
There are two changes that enrollees can make during the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment period and three that they can't. Learn more.
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oralie
Jan 13, 20213 min read
Can I Dispute a Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty?
If you were assessed a Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty then you may be wondering how you can dispute the decision or avoid the fee.
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