Medicare Part C: a Primer on Medicare Advantage If you are a senior citizen and Original Medicare (Part A and Part B) does not give you the coverage you need, you may be interested in a Medicare Advantage policy - otherwise known as Medicare Part C. Medicare Advantage is a comprehensive health insurance plan that …

Medicare Part B: A Primer So you signed up for Part A and Part B of Medicare, otherwise known as “Original Medicare.” In our previous article we discussed Part A, and how it relates to hospital care. Now let us dive into Part B. Medicare Part B is essentially your health insurance for all other …

Medicare Part A: A Primer Part A represents hospital insurance, and it’s what most people think of when they think of Medicare. When someone needs emergency care, or needs to have a prolonged stay at a hospital, Part A is what covers it. What exactly is Medicare Part A? Medicare Part A is the federal …

Dual Eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid: How It 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. …

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 …

Enrolling in Medicare with VA Benefits: What you need to know 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 our …

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 the different enrollment …

What is Medigap High Deductible Plan G? 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% for …

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, including oral surgery, …

Is Telehealth 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 telehealth) …