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MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT

REGISTRATION IN THE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS

In most states, there is a period of "guaranteed acceptance" or "open enrollment" during these specific times:

 The 6-month period  myaarpmedicare.com that begins with the first day of the month in which you are age 65 or older and enrolled in Medicare Part B

In the last 6 months, you lost a health plan sponsored by an employee or another previous health insurance was canceled, and you are 65 years or older

This means that the insurance company can not take any of this because of their health problems:

 I have refuses to sell him any Medigap policy he offers.

Charge more for a Medigap policy than what they charge someone without health problems

Make you wait for coverage to begin (except as explained below)

If you are over 65 and the open enrollment period does not apply, you can still request a Medicare supplement. You must answer some medical questions to be accepted into the plan.

 Pre-conditions conditions

While the insurance company can not wait for your coverage to begin if you qualify for a guaranteed acceptance, you may be able to expect coverage related to a pre-existing condition.

 A pre-existing condition is a health problem that you have before the date a new insurance policy begins.

 In some cases, the Medigap insurance company may refuse to cover your out-of-pocket costs for these preexisting health problems for up to 6 months. This is called a "pre-existing condition waiting period." After 6 months, the Medigap policy will cover the pre-existing condition.

 Coverage for a pre-existing condition in which the condition was excluded in the Medigap policy if the condition was treated or diagnosed within 6 months prior to the date of the "existing condition waiting period", the Medigap policy will cover the condition that was Excluded

 However, please note that for Medicare-covered services, Original Medicare will continue to cover the condition, even if the Medigap policy will not cover your out-of-pocket costs, but you are responsible for Medicare co-insurance or co-insurance.

   PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (MEDICARE PART D)

As mentioned above, Medicare Part A and Part B, along with a Medicare supplement, will cover most or all of your Medicare-approved medical costs, except for prescription drugs. a prescription drug plan (Medicare Part D) as well.

 Since January 1, 2006, prescription drug plans (Medicare Part D) have been available to all people with Medicare. If you decide not to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan when you are first-time eligible and you do not have other creditable prescription drug coverage, or you do not get Extra Help, you are likely to pay a penalty.

 To get Medicare drug coverage, you must enroll in a plan managed by an insurance company or another private company approved by Medicare. Each plan may vary in cost and covered medications.

 In general, Medicare Part D covers the cost of prescription drugs. The amount of coverage will depend on the drugs you take and whether or not you are in the coverage gap (period without coverage) or catastrophic coverage. To get complete information about prescription drug plans and to determine which plan is right for you, visit our Prescription Drug Plans page or contact us.

 Contact us to find out what your cost would be and help you choose the right plan.