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Medicare / By Teton Medicare One of the biggest questions people have about Medicare is: Am I eligible for Medicare? There’s a short answer and a long answer. The short answer is that there are three groups of people eligible for Medicare: people 65 and older, younger people with End Stage Renal Disease, and younger people with disabilities. Read on […] The post Am I Eligible for Medicare? first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

There are several ways in which insurers can determine the monthly premium costs you pay for your Medigap supplemental health insurance plan. These ways include rating systems, which are called: As a resident in Idaho, you need to be aware of how your premiums are calculated so you can choose the best plan for you! […] The post How Are Medigap Premiums Determined by Insurers in Idaho? first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period Questions and Answers I have found that there are a lot of questions that come up about Medicare Election Periods. Below are some of those questions and answers that may help you. As always, I encourage that we do a personal review of your individual needs. Occasionally I lose a client […] The post 2021 Medicare Questions and Answers first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

To sign up for Medicare in Idaho, you can visit your local Social Security office, apply online at Medicare’s website, or call Medicare. Signing up for Medicare Signing up for Medicare is as simple as filling out an application. You need to do this directly through official platforms of the Social Security Administration. They have a Medicare […] The post How Do I Sign Up For Medicare In Idaho? first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

If you are a resident in Idaho, then keep in mind that if you’re enrolled in Medicare Part A and/or Medicare Part B, you can enroll in Medicare Part D, which will help you with prescription drug costs. Part D plans are offered through private insurance companies that are contracted with and regulated by Medicare. […] The post How to Compare Medicare Part D Plans first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

1. Medicare Costs Differ Based on Plan Original Medicare has premiums, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance to pay for. Most people receive Part A premium-free. This benefit is awarded to people who have worked and earned money for at least 10 years (40 calendar quarters) while paying taxes to Social Security. People whose spouses are eligible also […] The post Top 3 Facts About Medicare in Idaho first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

Medicare covers part-time, non-custodial services in a nursing home or an array of services in a skilled nursing facility. Do not count on Medicare’s help for long term care services. Medicare Nursing Home Coverage Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing care in a nursing home or certified skilled nursing facility. That means medically necessary care, such […] The post Does Medicare Cover Nursing Home Care? first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

Yes, Medicare covers home health services, as long as they are not long-term care. The services Medicare does cover include part-time skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology services, medical social services, part-time home health aide services, and injectable osteoporosis drugs for women. Home Health Care Home health care is any care services received in the […] The post Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care? first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.

Yes, Medicare pays for medically necessary eye exams for people with chronic eye conditions or diabetes. Medicare Vision Coverage Medicare does not cover routine eye care. That means it offers no coverage for the general public for their corrective lenses, eyeglasses, contacts, frames, or eye exams with the eye doctor. Medicare does, however, cover medically necessary eye exams […] The post Does Medicare Pay For Eye Exams? first appeared on Teton Medicare LLC.