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Medicare Minute: Choosing Doctors and Facilities
Depending on your coverage, you will have different considerations when choosing health care providers like doctors, hospitals, or medical equipment suppliers. Follow this link to review some of these factors, so you can get your care covered at… Read More
Be Prepared for Medicare Open Enrollment
SHINE is here to help. To learn about other counseling options, call the Helpline at 866-413-5337.SHINE counselors are available Monday – Friday to assist you with Medicare’s Open Enrollment and all matters related to Medicare including access to… Read More
Protecting Yourself from Marketing Violations
During Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period, you will likely experience more marketing from private Medicare plans, like Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D plans. Companies try to reach consumers in various ways, like television commercials, radio ads, events, mailings,… Read More
Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period
Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7 and is the time of year when you can make certain changes to your Medicare coverage. The last change you make will take effect on January 1. Take action during… Read More
Happy 65th Birthday! Have questions about your new Medicare coverage?
Did you know that you are first eligible to sign up for Medicare 3 months before you turn 65? You may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS… Read More
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Last Updated: November 27, 2023 by
Medicare Minute: Part D Appeals – What to do when your medication isn’t covered
Want to learn what to do when a medication isn’t covered? Download this handout for tips. Part D appeals at a glance: • If your plan won’t cover your medication, you can appeal the decision. • The process… Read More