Category: Medicare Part B: Medical

Older Americans are the main beneficiaries of Medicare Part B. Persons with limited abilities qualify. End Stage Renal Disease and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis qualify at any age. Other eligible persons under 65 receive benefits from Social Security and the Railroad Retirement Board. They get an automatic eligibility after 24 months of benefits.

There are several periods in which qualified individuals can sign up for Medicare Part B Medical Insurance. The earliest occurs when one is nearly at the 65th birthday. Disabled persons can get Part B at any age for ALS and end-stage kidney disease. Persons receiving RRB benefits or Social Security can get Medicare after 24…

Medicare Part A is hospital insurance. It covers most hospital visits that are deemed medically necessary, as well as nursing facility care, home health visits, and hospice. For people who have worked long enough to earn 40 credits, which is roughly equivalent to 10 years of working and paying taxes, Medicare Part A should be…

DMERCs were the Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers. The name change occurred in 2007. Durable Medical Equipment Medicare Administrative Contractors is the current name of the Durable Medical Equipment Regional Carriers. Prior to the DME MAC label, they were also called Medicare A/B contractors.

Although most people have to pay a premium to be eligible to receive Medicare Part B benefits, there are programs that can help reduce or cover the cost depending on your circumstances. Enter your zip code above to receive private Medicare quotes for your state!

The Medicare program began as amendments to the Social Security Act. It has grown into an entitlement for older Americans to have comprehensive medical and hospitalization insurance coverage. Most participants pay for the insurance benefits from payroll deductions for social security over years of work in jobs or businesses with taxable income.