Medicare Savings Program Application: How Do You Apply?
Medicare Savings Programs Medicare Savings Program Application: How Do You Apply? Direct answer You apply for a Medicare Savings Program through your state Medicaid office, also called your State Medical Assistance office. Ask for the Medicare Savings Program or Medicare premium assistance application, complete it, and submit any documents your state requests. You can also […]
Medicaid and QMB: How Do They Work Together?
Medicare Savings Programs Medicaid and QMB: How Do They Work Together? Direct answer QMB is a Medicare Savings Program run through Medicaid. If you qualify, your state Medicaid program helps pay certain Medicare costs, such as Part A and Part B premiums and Medicare-covered deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. Some people have QMB only, while others […]
Open Medicare Enrollment Period: When Can You Change Your Coverage?
Medicare Enrollment Periods Medicare Open Enrollment PeriodAEP vs. OEP When You Can Change Coverage Direct answer Medicare has two yearly enrollment periods that are often confused: AEP and OEP. The Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), formally called the Annual Election Period in CMS enrollment guidance and labeled Open Enrollment by Medicare.gov, runs from October 15 through […]
How Do I Request a New Medicare Card?
Medicare Cards and Account Help How Do I Request a New Medicare Card? Direct answer You can request a new Medicare card by logging in to, or creating, your secure Medicare account and choosing the option to print or order an official copy. You can also call 1-800-MEDICARE at 1-800-633-4227. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. […]
What Does Medicare Home Health Care Cover?
Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Dental Care?
Medicare Dental Coverage Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Dental Care? Direct answer Original Medicare usually does not cover dental care because routine dental services are excluded from Medicare coverage under federal law. That means cleanings, fillings, most extractions, dentures, and implants are generally not covered by Part A or Part B. Medicare may cover some dental […]
Tadalafil: Is This Drug Covered by Medicare Part D?
Medicare Prescription Drugs Tadalafil: Is This Drug Covered by Medicare Part D? Direct answer Tadalafil may be covered by Medicare Part D, but it depends on why it is prescribed and whether your plan includes it on its formulary. Medicare Part D generally does not cover tadalafil when it is used for erectile dysfunction. It […]
Medicare Phone Number: Who Do You Call for Help?
Medicare Contact Information Medicare Phone Number: Who Do You Call for Help? Direct answer For most Medicare questions, call 1-800-MEDICARE, which is 1-800-633-4227. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. Medicare says help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, except some federal holidays. For Social Security enrollment questions, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213. […]
Part D Sign-Up Period: When Can You Enroll in Medicare Part D?
Medicare Enrollment Periods Part D Sign-Up Period: When Can You Enroll in Medicare Part D? Direct answer You can enroll in Medicare Part D during specific enrollment periods. Your first chance is usually your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, the 7-month window around the month you turn 65. After that, you can generally join, switch, or […]
What Is a Medicare Drug Formulary and How Does It Work?
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage What Is a Medicare Drug Formulary and How Does It Work? Direct answer A Medicare drug formulary is a Medicare Part D plan’s list of covered prescription drugs. Each Medicare drug plan has its own formulary, and the list can affect whether your medication is covered, what you pay, […]
