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Do I have to get a Part D Medicare Drug Plan?

Do I have to get a Part D Medicare Drug Plan? Murrieta / Temecula / Hemet You are  required to enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan; however, you will not have coverage for most prescription drugs if you don’t. If you don’t enroll in a Part D plan when you first become Medicare

4 things to consider when comparing Medicare plans

JUST US INSURANCE – MEDICARE TIP OF THE DAY – Murrieta, Temecula , Hemet 4 things to consider when comparing Medicare plans Total cost for care. It’s important to think about your total out-of-pocket costs, including deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, maximums, and drug costs, that you’ll pay with a Medicare health or drug plan. Provider choice. Some plan types have a

Medicare, What does Medically Necessary Mean?

          JUST US INSURANCE – MEDICARE TIP OF THE DAY Murrieta – Temecula – Hemet / According to Medicare, medically necessary services are defined as: “Services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat your medical condition and that meet accepted standards of medical practice.” There are two primary ways

What does Medicare cost? Murrieta / Temecula / Hemet

What does Medicare cost? Murrieta / Temecula / Hemet Heather and Jay Gray The Father Daughter Team Murrieta / Temecula / Hemet JUST US INSURANCE – MEDICARE TIP OF THE DAY For 2022 Part A Costs – $0 for most people (because they paid Medicare taxes long enough while working – generally at least 10

Medicare Appointment Options / Murrieta / Temecula / Hemet

Medicare Appointment Options / Murrieta / Temecula / Hemet Heather and Jay Gray The Father Daughter Team Murrieta / Temecula / Hemet What do I do if I am confused about my Medicare options? If you are confused about your Medicare options, we suggest you choose one of our various appointment options. • Phone –

Are you covered when you travel with a Medicare Advantage Plan?

Are you covered when you travel with a Medicare Advantage Plan? JUST US INSURANCE – MEDICARE TIP OF THE DAY Heather and Jay Gray -The Father Daughter Team  of Escondido, San Marcos, Vista, Ca. Are you covered when you travel with a Medicare Advantage Plan? The weekend I traveled to the Oceanside Harbor, which is

Get help with Medicare costs

JUST US INSURANCE – MEDICARE TIP OF THE DAY – Get help with Medicare costs Heather and Jay Gray – The Father Daughter Team  of San Marcos, Escondido, Vista, Ca. Last day in Cabo and Heather and I had a blast…. Here is a picture on a dinner cruise we took that included whale watching!

Can I use my Medicare coverage to utilize telehealth services?

Can I use my Medicare coverage to utilize telehealth services? If you have original Medicare, Part B will cover telehealth services, and you will have to pay a 20% coinsurance of the Medicare-approved amount for your doctor or other health care provider’s services after you pay the Part B deductible. You will have to pay

Do I have to answer Medical Questions to get a Medigap Plan?

Do I have to answer Medical Questions to get a Medigap Plan? When you turn 65 and sign up for Medicare Part B, you have a six-month open enrollment period for Medicare Supplements Plans. This period starts on the first day of the month of your 65th birthday. During open enrollment, you can purchase any

Are dentures covered by Medicare?

Are dentures covered by Medicare? As important as it is to understand what Medicare covers, it is equally important to understand what it does not. Original Medicare doesn’t cover most dental care, including dentures. Medicare Part A will pay for certain dental services that you get when you’re in a hospital. One of the advantages

Does Medicare Pay for all Surgeries?

Does Medicare pay for all surgeries? Medicare only covers medically necessary surgical procedures. Medicare defines medically necessary services as “health care services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat an illness, injury, condition, disease, or its symptoms – and that meet accepted standards of medicine.” Medicare further defines medically necessary services as ones

Is there a limit on how often I can switch Medicare plans?

Is there a limit on how often I can switch Medicare plans?? There is no lifetime limit on how many times you can switch from one Medicare Advantage or Part D prescription drug plan to another. The only thing that will limit the changes you make is the time of year or qualification for a

What’s the difference between Medicare and Medi-cal ?

What’s the difference between Medicare and Medi-cal? Medicare is an insurance program designed to provide healthcare for people aged 65 and over and specific other disabled populations and some people with End-Stage Renal Disease regardless of your income or asset level. Medicare is a Federal program run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Medicare Advantage Plans for 2020: How Do They Work?

The federal government is set to spend $722 billion on Medicare in 2021. This program provides much-needed care to some of the most vulnerable people in our society. However, if you’re in a position to benefit from Medicare, you should know that there may be a better option. Medicare Advantage plans are private insurance products that offer

Coronavirus and COVID-19 and Caregiving for the Elderly

            The Corona Virus and the Elderly When it comes to COVID-19, older people are especially vulnerable to severe illness. Research is showing that adults 60 and older, especially those with pre-existing medical conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease, diabetes or cancer are more likely to have severe, even

Your Guide to Medicare Supplement Plan Options in 2020

    About 15% of the US population is over the age of 65. If you’re in this percentage or joining them soon, you need to understand your options when it comes to Medicare. While most people will have everything they need covered by a typical Medicare plan, others will need additional coverage. Fortunately, there’s an easy

San Marcos Broker – Agents – Medicare Made Easy

Medicare Made Easy

Complimentary Medicare insurance consultations from Just Us Insurance for individuals who are new to Medicare or who are turning 65 years old. Have you recently turned 65? You only have a 7-month window available to sign up for Part B. This is called your “Initial Enrollment Period” (IEP). The timeframe to enroll for Part B

Coronavirus (COVID-19) – What you need to know today!

Corona - Virus

Corona -Virus You’ve likely heard about the Coronavirus in the news. We know you may have questions about this, so we wanted to help answer them. First, know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the risk in the U.S. is still low. While there’s no vaccine for the coronavirus (COVID-19), there