Author: Jason Checketts

How Dual Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid Works Is it possible to receive insurance coverage from both Medicare and Medicaid in Arizona? The short answer is… maybe. By combining both Medicare and Medicaid coverage, it allows Arizona seniors on fixed incomes a greater ability to reduce out of pocket costs for their medical services. But …

Does Medicare pay for chiropractic care? As one can imagine, many senior citizens suffer from back pain. In fact, it is estimated that 70% to 85% of the population will experience an episode of lower back pain at some point as they grow older. So it shouldn’t be surprising that many seniors on Medicare want …

What you need to know When Enrolling in Medicare with VA Benefits. If you are a veteran who will soon be turning 65, it can be confusing when trying to determine if you should enroll in Medicare, and how those Medicare benefits would work with benefits you are already receiving through the VA. Having served …

A Guide to Understanding Medicare Enrollment Periods Are you confused about when you can sign up for Medicare? You're not alone. The process is complicated, and there are different enrollment periods depending on your circumstances. But don't worry, Insurance Professionals of Arizona is here to help. When can you enroll in Medicare, and what are …

Medigap High Deductible Plan G. What is it? If you're on Medicare, you may have heard of Medigap High Deductible Plan G. But what is it? In simple terms, Medigap High Deductible Plan G helps cover your Medicare deductibles and coinsurance. Medicare dedicates 80% of the cost of covered medical expenses, leaving the other 20% …

A Guide to Getting Dental Coverage Under Medicare For seniors, one of the most important questions we at IPA hear about Medicare is whether or not it provides coverage for dental care. Unfortunately, the answer is not quite as simple as a yes or no. The kind of Medicare coverage you need for dental care, …

Telehealth. Is it Covered by Medicare? One thing that is for certain is that we are quickly moving towards a much more digital and patient-centered healthcare system. One that makes access to providers easier and more convenient than ever before. There is no greater evidence of this than the explosive growth of telemedicine (sometimes called …

Generally speaking, if medically necessary, Medicare covers internal and external defibrillators and other heart-related devices that can save lives. There are several different kinds of defibrillation devices. The two major types are automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and automatic implantable cardioverter defibrillators (AICDs). What is an automated external defibrillator? Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are portable devices …

How to become a licensed Arizona Medicare agent We at Insurance Professionals of Arizona are always looking for dedicated, caring, knowledgeable agents to join our team. If you have a passion for helping others, particularly senior citizens, integrity and honesty, you could be a perfect fit to become an agent with our team. Even if …

Does Medicare Cover Laser for Neuropathy? If you are someone that is suffering from Neuropathy, you might be wondering about coverage for different treatments. For example, does Medicare cover laser for Neuropathy? Given the tricky ins and outs of Medicare (sometimes Medicare coverage is based on your zip code), it’s always a good idea to …