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What are the different parts of Medicare and when should someone enroll?

Medicare is divided into “parts” that cover different kinds of medical cost as follows:

Medicare Part A (hospital insurance)

helps cover most inpatient hospital, skilled nursing home, home health and hospice care. There is a monthly premium for Part A, but many people will qualify for premium Part A*.

Medicare Part B (medical insurance)

covers routine doctor visits, including specialists, to treat your medical conditions. It also covers preventative services, which is healthcare meant to prevent illness (like the flu) or to detect at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to work best.

The window to enroll in Medicare coverage is the seven-month period surrounding your 65th birthday. Called the Initial Enrollment Period for Medicare, this is the time allotted for enrollment in Medicare Parts A, B, C and D.

Original Medicare (Parts A and B) will not cover 100% of your medical expenses. A recent study indicated a lot of people are riding out their first year with Original Medicare to see how it goes, which can be an expensive lesson**. When you enroll in a Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement or Prescription Drug Plan, you’re safeguarded from more out-of-pocket costs.

What is Medicare Advantage Insurance?

Medicare Advantage plans, also called Medicare Part C, provide an alternative to Original Medicare (Parts A and B). They are offered by private health insurance companies that are approved by Medicare. With a Medicare Advantage plan

+ $0 premium plans and $0 deductible plans may be available in your area.

+ Prescription drug coverage may be included.

+ Additional benefits, such as vision, hearing and dental may be available.

Download our FREE Medicare Advantage Guide.

What is Medicare Supplement Insurance?

Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also called Medigap, help provide for gaps in coverage from Medicare Parts A and B and can potentially save you money. It helps pay some health care costs Medicare Parts A and B don’t pay for, such as copayments, coinsurance and deductibles. The monthly premium cost can vary depending on the type of coverage but the premium cost is offset by lower annual out-of-pocket costs for healthcare services. There are 10 plans to choose from and all policies have been standardized by the government. With Medicare Supplement, you are guaranteed acceptance when your first enroll.

What is Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage?

Medications are a big piece of your Medicare insurance plan. Original Medicare (Parts A and B) don’t cover all prescription drug costs. For Medicare recipients needing prescription drug coverage, Medicare Part D can be purchased:

as a standalone plan to supplement Medicare Parts A and B;
to accompany a Medicare Supplement Plan.

Tiburon Insurance Services Can Help You Understand Your Medicare Options

Tiburon Insurance Services is here to help! Our licensed sales agents are here for you and they know Medicare inside and out. We will provide side-by-side comparisons to help make it easy for you to decide which plan is right for you.

Let us help you prepare before you call us. Click here to download our Medicare Checklist Guide.

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*If you have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 40 calendar quarters (10 years).

**Source is Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation.

Tiburon Insurance Services is a licensed and certified representative of a Life Insurance as well as Medicare Advantage [HMO, PPO and PFFS] organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any plan depends on contract renewal.

By calling the number listed above, you will be directed to a licensed sales agent who can answer your questions and provide information about Life Insurance as well as Medicare Advantage or Part D insurance plans. Neither Tiburon Insurance Services nor its agents are connected with or endorsed by the U.S. government or the federal Medicare program. Product availability is dependent on your residential zip code.

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