Podcasts by TSS: Medicare & Social Security Benefits
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Simple Medicare Basics: Medicare Part D (Medicare Prescription Drug Plans) from 2017-06-19T22:12:06
Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage. Part D covers prescription drugs, and is provided by private insurance companies that are approved by Medicare. You must have Medicare Part A or Part...
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Simple Medicare Basics: Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans) from 2017-06-19T22:11:29
Medicare Part C, known as Medicare Advantage, is a type of plan offered by private insurance carriers who have a contract with Medicare and are required to offer the same benefits as Original Medic...
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When Should You Sign Up For Medicare? from 2017-06-19T22:08:42
When you're first eligible for Medicare, you have a 7-month Initial Enrollment Period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B.
- The three months before the month you turn 65
- The month o...
Simple Medicare Basics: Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) from 2017-06-19T21:58:17
Medicare Part B is often referred to as medical insurance. Part B covers your doctor and specialists visits, outpatient care, home health services, preventative services, as well as medical procedu...
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Simple Medicare Basics- Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) from 2017-06-19T21:55:48
Medicare Part A is most commonly referred to as hospital insurance. Part A will cover semi-private rooms, meals, general nursing, drugs as part of your inpatient treatment in addition to hospital s...
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What Is The Low Income Subsidy Medicare Program? from 2017-06-19T21:47:48
The Federal government maintains a program called the Low Income Subsidy Program (LIS). It is often times also referred to as Extra Help. This program helps those with a limited income and resource...
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Who Should You Talk To About Medicare? from 2017-06-19T21:33:35
The amount of information that a Medicare eligible starts to receive before their 65th birthday is no joke! It is easy to want to toss it all aside (or in the trash) and wait before making any deci...
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Common Medicare Scenarios: If You're Receiving Disability, Do You Need Medicare? from 2017-06-19T21:30:11
Medicare will not be available to many of us until we are age 65, but for those with long term disabilities or those who have been diagnosed with specific diseases, Medicare is available much soone...
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Common Medicare Scenarios: Do You Need Medicare if You Have Spousal or Group Coverage? from 2017-06-19T21:23:55
Health insurance provided to an employee, and often times their family members, is called Group Health Insurance Coverage. Having group coverage through an employer can be an integral part of any ...
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Common Medicare Scenarios: Is Medicare Necessary if You're Retiring And Receiving Your Benefits? from 2017-06-19T21:14:11
If you're retiring soon and you're currently receiving SS benefits, should you enroll in Medicare? We answer this question and more in this podcast.
For more information pertaining Medica...
Common Medicare Scenarios: If You Receive VA Benefits, Should You Enroll in Medicare? from 2017-06-19T21:03:55
If you are a Veteran receiving VA benefits you can also be enrolled in Medicare once you become eligible, in fact it is encouraged. The VA provides many services for those who have served our count...
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Common Medicare Scenarios: If You Have Retirement Insurance - Do You Need Medicare? from 2017-06-19T20:52:48
If you have received Retirement Insurance from your employer to hold you over as you transition from the work field into retirement, should you enroll in Medicare? Here are some options that might ...
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Common Medicare Scenarios: Retiring With C.O.B.R.A. - Should You Enroll In Medicare? from 2017-06-19T20:34:58
If you are age 65 or older and are losing or leaving your group health insurance, you will need to plan meticulously if you are considering COBRA as your insurance option. The role that COBRA plays...
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Common Medicare Scenarios: Should You Delay Your Medicare While Waiting For Social Security? from 2017-06-19T20:24:22
If you're waiting on your Social Security benefits to kick in and you're unsure if you should delay enrolling in Medicare, think again. Here are some things you should consider.
For more i...
Common Medicare Scenarios: 65 & Still Working - Should You Claim Medicare? from 2017-06-19T17:39:28
Working past traditional retirement age used to be uncommon. The Department of Labor Statistics estimated that about 15 percent of people over 65 still worked in 2006. Today, the number of people w...
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What Should People New to The Medicare Enrollment Process Know? from 2017-06-19T17:31:07
Are you new to Medicare and not sure where to start? If you need help understanding the basics of Medicare and what it all entails, here are four things you'll need to know before committing to any...
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How Does Social Security Play Into Your Medicare Benefits? from 2017-06-19T17:23:29
It is not just income that might impact Medicare premiums: social security could also raise premiums for some higher income beneficiaries. Here are some ways in which your Social Security plays int...
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What Are Medicare Penalties And How Should You Avoid Them? from 2017-06-19T16:59:08
Knowing when to enroll in Medicare Part B and Part D is very important. Often times beneficiaries are unaware as to when to enroll leading to much confusion, and that can end up being costly. You s...
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What Questions Are Medicare Eligibles & Beneficiaries Asking? from 2017-06-19T16:47:11
Medicare can certainly be confusing! We decided to compile a list of some of the more commonly asked questions we receive through our call center, website and social media accounts and put all of t...
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What Are Medicare Star Ratings & Why Are They Important from 2017-06-19T16:36:26
Each year CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid) measures Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C) and Part D Prescription Drug The overall Star Rating of a plan provides a way to help beneficiaries comp...
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How Do You Apply For Medicare Part B And Is It For You? from 2017-06-19T16:30:29
Medicare Part B is often referred to as medical insurance. Part B covers your doctor and specialists visits, outpatient care, home health services, preventative services, as well as medical procedu...
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