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Original Medicare has been a successful, government-regulated program designed to help seniors and certain disabled individuals better afford their healthcare needs for years, but are you really sure you’re really getting all the care and service you need with Original Medicare coverage?
Currently, Original Medicare Parts A and B do not cover other important healthcare needs like glasses, contacts, hearing aids, dentures, and many others. To access this type of coverage, you will usually need to enroll in Medicare Part C, also known as a Medicare Advantage plan.
If you are interested in further exploring more comprehensive healthcare coverage that may be available in the Lansing area, feel free to contact our team of licensed insurance agents.
Before taking a deeper look at your Medicare Advantage options, it is important to remember that Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies, meaning their exact benefits, prices, and availability may vary.
That said, most Medicare Advantage plans have a few typical benefits in common. These benefits may include:
In and around the beautiful Lansing, Michigan area, there are quite a few options for comprehensive medicare Advantage insurance plans. Contact us today to start looking into more comprehensive, more affordable coverage.
Call (800) 950-0608One first becomes eligible to enroll in Medicare during what is known as the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP), which takes place in the three months prior to one’s 65th birthday, the entire month of their 65th birthday, and the three months following their 65th birthday. One may also become eligible for IEP upon the diagnosis of certain disabilities or diseases.
Outside of IEP, there is a timeframe known as the Open Enrollment Period (OEP), which is usually the best time to enroll in Medicare coverage outside of one’s IEP. The OEP occurs each year between January 1st and March 31st.
The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), is usually the best time to make desired changes to existing Medicare plans. The AEP occurs at the end of each year beginning on October 15th and concluding on December 7th.
Outside of the aforementioned enrollment periods, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP), which allows you to enroll in or make changes to Medicare coverage as a result of specific circumstances, such as a recent move to a new area or in the event that a 5-star Medicare Advantage plan becomes available in your area.
Due to its status as a government-managed health insurance program, there are strict regulations in place that determine when one is eligible to enroll in Medicare coverage for the first time, or make necessary changes to their existing coverage.
Are you interested in learning whether a 5-star Medicare Advantage plan has recently become available in the Lansing, Michigan area? Give us a call today for more information!
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