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What is Medicare?

Federal Health Insurance

Medicare is our country's federal health insurance program for people age 65 or older. 


People younger than age 65 with certain disabilities, permanent kidney failure, or ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), can also qualify for Medicare.


The program is often called Original Medicare and has two parts:

Part A Hospital insurance

Part B Medical insurance


Medicare helps with the cost of health care, but it doesn't cover all medical expenses or the cost of most long-term care. 


You have choices for how to get additional Medicare coverage when enrolled in original Medicare part A and Part B. 


Although the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is the agency in charge of the Medicare program, Social Security processes your application for Original Medicare (Part A and Part B). 


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Who can get Medicare?

Medicare Eligibility

U.S. citizens and legal residents. Legal residents must live in the U.S. for the 5 years just before applying for Medicare.


You Must also meet one of the following:

  • Age 65 or older
  • Younger than 65 with a qualifying disability
  • Any age with a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease or ALS

What does Medicare cover?

Original Medicare (Parts A & B)

  • Part A covers inpatient hospital and skilled nursing care but there is a deductible 
  • Part B covers 80% of doctor visits and outpatient care charges after a deductible that you pay.
    • There is No max out of pocket limits and no Rx drug coverage.


    You can choose more coverage

  • Part C - Medicare Advantage plans combine Part A & B plus they often include drug coverage and other benefits you don't get with Original Medicare. (Hearing/Dental/Vision/Fitness)
  • Part D - Medicare prescription drug plans help pay for medications. You can get them as a stand alone or as part of the Medicare Advantage plan.
  • Med Supp - Medicare Supplement Insurance (MEDIGAP) helps pay some or all costs not paid by Original Medicare.

Medicare enrollment periods

Medicare Enrollment Periods and Change Periods

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What does Medicare cost?

Part A costs (2021)

You usually don't pay a monthly premium for Part A if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes for a certain amount of time while working. (Contact Social Security for more information about your Part A premium)


Part B costs (2021)

Most people will pay the standard premium of $148.50 per month for Part B.  If your modified adjusted gross income is above a certain amount ($88,000 for Ind. tax return or $176,000 for joint tax return), you may pay an income related monthly adjustment amount. Note that if your modified adjusted in gross income is above this amount you will also pay an adjusted amount for your Part D prescription drug coverage. 


Part C - Medicare Advantage costs

Advantage plans are offered by private companies that are contracted by Medicare. Advantage plans MUST provide everything that Original Medicare Part A & B cover. Plus they usually include Part D prescription drug coverage. These plans can be HMO or PPO type plans and can have premiums as low as $0 to $40 per month. To be eligible for an Advantage plan you must have Part A & B so those premiums will always be paid to Medicare.  Most Advantage plans also include many additional benefits such as Hearing/Vision/Dental/Fitness and more.

What Options do you have?

Choose Original Medicare only

Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD Part C + D)

Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD Part C + D)

This does not cover everything and has no out-of-pocket costs; leaving you vulnerable to extra costs. 


Original Medicare does not provide prescription drug coverage.

Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD Part C + D)

Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD Part C + D)

Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug (MAPD Part C + D)

MAPD - Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans work in place of your Part A & Part B original Medicare coverage. Additionally the MAPD include Part D prescription drug coverage, limit your financial exposure with annual maximum out-of-pocket costs. 


Most Advantage plans include additional benefits such as Dental, Hearing, Vision, and Fitness. 

Medicare Supplement (MEDIGAP)

Medicare Supplement (MEDIGAP)

Medicare Supplement (MEDIGAP)

Medicare Supplement plans help cover gaps in Original Medicare Part A & Part B. If you do not select an Advantage plan then a Supplement can cover some of the additional cost that Original Medicare does not cover. 


These plans do NOT include Prescription Drug coverage (Part D). To obtain drug coverage you would need to enroll with another carrier for prescription drug coverage.

Prescription Drug (Part D)

Medicare Supplement (MEDIGAP)

Medicare Supplement (MEDIGAP)

Prescription Drug plans are stand alone plans to cover prescription needs only and no medical coverage.


You would not need a Part D stand alone if you have other creditable Prescription drug coverage or you enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan that includes Part D.

Examples of creditable coverage would be MAPD plans or Veteran Prescription coverage.

What if i work past 65?

You Still Have an Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)

  • Your IEP happens when you turn 65 whether you continue to work or not.
  • You have Medicare decisions to make wen if you have employer coverage (yours and your spouse's)

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Be Proactive

  • Make sure you know your IEP dates
  • Medicare will notify you only if you are receiving social security or Railroad Retirement Board benefits.
  • You may need to sign up for Medicare yourself by contacting Social Security.
  • Call us to answer your questions about your choices and Medicare enrollment. 

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Medicare May work with employer coverage

  • You may want to enroll in Just Part A. It's premium if free for most people
  • Some employers require you to take full Medicare benefits (Part A and Part B) at age 65.
  • Check your employer plan benefits administrator before making MEDICARE DECISIONS.

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Medicare late enrollment penalties

PART A Late Enrollment

People who pay a Part A premium (most don’t) could pay an additional 10% of the premium amount. The penalty is charged every month for twice the number of years enrollment was delayed.

PART B Late Enrollment

You could pay an additional 10% of the premium amount for each full 12-month period enrollment is delayed. The penalty is charged every month for as long as you have Part B.

PART D Late Enrollment

You could pay an additional 1% of the average Part D premium for each month you delay enrollment. The penalty is charged every month for as long as you’re enrolled in Part D.

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Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

MAPD - Medicare Advantage plans work in place of your Part A & Part B of Original Medicare coverage. 


Carriers are contracted by Medicare to provide this coverage and it must include everything that Part A & B provide plus more! 


Most Advantage plans include Part D prescription drug coverage. 


Advantage plans may also include additional benefits such as Dental, Hearing, Vision, Fitness and more.

Medicare Supplement (MEDIGAP)

Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

Medicare Supplement plans help cover gaps in Original Medicare Part A & Part B. If you do not select an Advantage plan then a Supplement can cover some of the additional cost that Original Medicare does not cover. 


These plans do NOT include Prescription Drug coverage (Part D). 

Prescription Drug (Part D)

Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C)

Prescription Drug (Part D)

Prescription Drug plans are stand alone plans to cover prescription needs only and no medical coverage.


You would not need a Part D stand alone if you have other creditable Prescription drug coverage. Examples would be MAPD plans or Veteran Prescription coverage.

Why select us as your agents?

Lewis Insurance Agency is an independent agency that is family owned. Our main goal is to help people with their Medicare options and we specialize in Medicare Insurance.


Because we are independent agents we provide non-biased consultation to you as our clients. We are contracted and certified with the most the Major Medicare Insurance carriers and can answer all your questions about Medicare Plans.

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Idaho Medicare Advantage Plans with Rx drug coverage

California & Oregon Medicare Plans with Rx drug coverage

California & Oregon Medicare Plans with Rx drug coverage

Carriers

  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • United Healthcare
  • BlueCross of Idaho
  • MediGold
  • Molina Medicare
  • WellCare PDP

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California & Oregon Medicare Plans with Rx drug coverage

California & Oregon Medicare Plans with Rx drug coverage

California & Oregon Medicare Plans with Rx drug coverage

Carriers

  • Aetna
  • HealthNet
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • WellCare
  • Anthem


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Medigap Supplements

Medicare PDP Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare PDP Prescription Drug Plans

Plans:

  • Plan A
  • Plan F
  • Plan G
  • Plan G High Deductible
  • Plan K
  • Plan N

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Medicare PDP Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare PDP Prescription Drug Plans

Medicare PDP Prescription Drug Plans

Certified with most major carriers for Prescription Drug plans. 


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