How to Unlock Hidden Medicare Benefits You Didn’t Know Existed - Live Q & A Event

For those of you on Medicare, or about to start Medicare, it's important that you know how to get the most out of your Medicare coverage. So for this weeks live event, I'm going to kick it off by sharing some of the little known items Medicare will cover, so you can take advantage of them. And then after we cover these items, I will spend some time answering your questions on stream. Just put your questions in chat and we will get to as many as possible!

[Cindy-ouuf]

Medicare School is the most helpful and friendly people. I would definitely recommend them.

[asack]

My husband and I are clients of Medicare School. Your team goes above and beyond customer service, thank you!
It’s a breath of fresh air.
-Ann S.😊

[cab]

This guy is a storehouse of knowledge on Medicare. I have spoken to some of his employees and all that they want to do is help you. I am really impressed.

[imtiazchaudhary]

I am 77 years old and enrolled in Medicare Parts A, B, and D. I have diabetes and an enlarged prostate. On May 16 of this year, I had my Medicare Annual Wellness Visit, where blood work was done, which, as a preventive visit, should be at no cost to me. However, I received a bill for $57.31, with a note that my insurance covered only $1.83, and the pending insurance amount is $222.86. Could you please help me understand why my service provider would bill me for a preventive visit? Thank you.

[jeanmariejankovich]

Recently became one of your customers and enrolled in a Medicare Supplement plan to enhance my current Advantage plan . So far, very pleased with your advice and professionalism of your staff!

[maryrobertfulton]

We're in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Just want to learn more about Medicare. 😊

[midasgoldmail]

Re Rick Carson's question at the end of the video. Your situation is similar to ours. Husband turns 65 in Oct, wife in January. We were both on husband's former large company's Retiree plan. In our case the husband's former company gave us no choice: they handed him off to Medicare on September 1 (his birthdate is Oct 1). Here's how they did it: while they ended the husband/wife policy, then converted wife to a new policy - just for her alone - for the remaining 4 months of 2024. Then wife starts Medicare on January 1 2025.

[lisettenagera]

Need help: 65 and approved for Medicaid (is Medicaid an Advantage plan in New Mexico?) I'm waiting till Full Age retirement to collect at 67, I'll get kicked out from Medicaid because of extra $$ from possible ex-spouse benefit (Married 10 plus years). Also because of COLA $ . This will put me passed the threshold of Medicaid qualifications. QUESTION: Can I return to Original Medicare at 67 since I will collect and have my SS paid for Plan B ? Will I need underwriter approval? Or should I do what ever it takes to get a Medigap plan now in Jan 2025 till 2027 when I start collecting SS ? Thank you for all of your work.

[busygal]

Can you please explain what makes your cost for medicare increase for part B.

[nobbee]

Marvin, I will never get accustomed to paying high taxes, because I worked so hard for it 😆. Real quick on person who has to see primary and cardiology every 6 months, one of those primary visits can / should be wellness visit. So then only 3 appointments to pay for.

[billywilliams]

I am 80 and have united health care . My question is is if I add Medicade as a supplement plan. Would that be a good decision?

[irpain]

Ohio

Question: My father-in-law recently fell and broke his hip. At some time during this time the Doctor identified some other issues via ultrasound. During this period of time he had a routine followup with his cardiologist that he got to by Medical Transport. After receiving the EOB Medicare disallowed several ultrasound tests by the cardiologist. Consequently, his Supplement G didn't cover the tests either. Is he responsible for what is not covered? Is that something to appeal?

[sandymoltz]

If you are in an Assisted Living location, does Hospice comes in to give care to that individual?

[ohg-]

What happens to your Medicare premium if you sell some property and have a bonus income once?

[lauradanielson]

I would like to get your opinion on why a provider just denied my AARP United Healthcare Advantage plan HMO just because the card now has a "UCard" logo on it. I've been going to this doctor for almost 3 years now. And all they can tell me is they don't accept "that" insurance card. After my appointment I called UHC and they told me it makes no sense why they suddenly didn't accept me. What do you think is really going on?.

[theresaronayne]

If I turn 65 in March am self employed and have ACA insurance when do I sign up for
Medicare.

[janicefrazier]

My husband has Part A Medicare and VA benefits. He does not have to pay for part B

[TaniaWilson-bcwq]

What is the time frame for short term and long term hospice?