my medicare · coverage options
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I’m having a hard time affording my Medicare Part D drug coverage. Are there any options for me?
You may want to find out if you qualify for extra assistance with your Part D plan premiums and cost sharing, if your income and assets are low enough.
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How can I compare my Medicare coverage options?
You can compare your Medicare coverage options using an online searchable tool on the Medicare.gov website that allows users to compare Medicare coverage options, including Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Part D plans, and Medigap supplemental policies.
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I have Medigap and I’m finding it difficult to afford. What are my other options for supplemental coverage?
You may want to find out if you qualify for Medicaid, if your income and assets are low enough. Medicaid helps many low-income people on Medicare with their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing requirements, and may also cover some benefits that are not covered by Medicare, such as dental services and long-term services and supports.
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I am age 60 and have been receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments for two years. My Medicare coverage just started and I would like to get a Medicare supplement insurance policy. What are my options?
It depends on the state where you live. Some states require insurance companies to sell Medigap supplement policies to people under age 65, but not all states do.
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I am covered by Medicare and my only income is $12,000 from Social Security. I have $1,000 in a savings account. Do I qualify for any financial assistance with my Medicare coverage?
Based on your current income and asset amounts, you may qualify for Medicaid. Under the current rules, Medicaid helps many low-income people on Medicare with their Medicare premiums and cost-sharing requirements and may also cover some benefits that are not covered by Medicare, such as dental services and long-term services and supports.
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If my employer offers retiree health benefits, do I need to sign up for Medicare when I turn 65?
For most people with retiree health benefits, it makes sense to sign up for Medicare when you are first eligible to do so. Retiree health plans are typically designed to supplement Medicare and might not pay your medical costs during any period that you were eligible for Medicare but not signed up for it.
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I am 66 years old, work for a large employer, and have health insurance coverage through my job. I am planning to keep working for a few more years and keep the coverage that my employer offers. What are my coverage options when I stop working?
When you stop working and/or your group health insurance coverage ends, you should enroll in Medicare Part A and Part B. If you’re eligible for premium-free Part A, you can sign up any time after you’re first eligible for Medicare.
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I am 70 years old and covered by Medicare, but I’m wondering if I can purchase one of the health plans offered through the Marketplace and drop my Medicare coverage? Is that an option for me or should I keep my Medicare coverage?
If you have Medicare, you should keep it. In fact, companies that sell Marketplace plans are prohibited from selling these plans to you if they know you are covered by Medicare.