Q: I retired from my job at 64, but later went to work part-time for another company providing home care services. I did not sign up for Medicare Part B at 65, because I was still getting healthcare benefits from my fo ...
Category: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Medicare Part B
Ask the Advisor: August 2017
How Would My Son’s Caregiver Be Affected By Medicaid Cuts? Q: How would the healthcare replacement legislation in Congress affect homecare and long-term care services covered by Medicaid? My 44-year old son was born ...
Q & A: July 2017
Why Am I Paying So Much For My Medicare? Q: I think I’m paying too much for my Medicare Part B premium. My husband started Medicare and Social Security in 2014 at age 65. This year he pays about $110.00 per month f ...
Q & A: February/March 2017
Q: I recently received a notice from my Medicare supplement insurer that the claim for my annual mammogram was denied. I thought Medicare covered this. Is there anything I can do? I was billed $483. I became eligible ...
Q & A: September/October 2016
Should I Drop Medigap For Medicare Advantage? Q: My Medigap premium is more than $250 per month. I’m paying $104.60 for Medicare Part B and $40 per month for a Part D plan. I’ve learned there’s a Medicare Advantage ...
Ask the Advisor: February/March 2016
Q: I turned 65 in February 2015, and started Medicare last year. Prior to getting Medicare I received my healthcare through my employer. Can you tell me if Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage premiums are a deductible ...
Ask The Advisor: November 2015
Can I Get My Old Medicare Supplement Back? Q: I’m in my 80s and I’ve been covered by a Medicare Advantage plan for several years. Recently I had to have a hip replacement and the costs were far greater than I thought ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: August 2015
Q: I’m helping my mother who is 70 with her doctor’s appointments. The doctor recommended a shingles, and a pneumonia vaccine. I know Medicare covers flu shots, but what about these? A: Medicare covers both, but like ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: July 2015
After Surgery What Can I Do About Unexpected Bills? Q: I’m new to Medicare and recently had surgery. I’ve received several unexpected bills, including one for $1,100 from the anesthesiologist. I thought these costs w ...
Social Security & Medicare Questions: May 2015
Q: How do I enroll in Medicare if I’m not getting Social Security benefits? I turn 65, next month (June). I’m still working, but I don’t receive health benefits through my employer. I’ve been visiting the doctor at my lo ...