FAQ: Does Medicare Cover Vision & Dental?
Although Medicare does cover such surgeries as Glaucoma, Floaters and Cataracts surgery, it does not cover yearly visits and dental coverage. Here at the Benefit Link we have licensed agents to help you navigate the path of Medicare coverage. To find out more, give...
FAQ: What Are Medicare Parts A & B?
Medicare A & B are the two parts of Medicare that are the original parts of Medicare. Part A: Hospitalization Coverage (Inpatient) Part B: Doctor Visits, X-Rays, etc (Outpatient) The combination of the two is designed to be your primary health insurance through...
FAQ: How Do I Pay My Premium For My Medicare Supplement Plan?
You have a few choices when you pay for your Medicare supplement plan, depending on the company, whether you want to pay monthly, quarterly, semi-annually or annually. The most common way to pay your premium is monthly through an EFT. To find out more about this,...
FAQ: Will My Medicare Supplement Drop Me If I Get Sick While On The Policy?
As long as you are paying your premium, you cannot be dropped from your Medicare supplement plan. To learn more, give us a call at 1-866-630-0626 x107 or check us out on our website www.thebenefitlink.com.
FAQ: Do I have to Have Prescription Drug Coverage?
Here at the Benefit Link we do recommend that you have some form of credible prescription drug coverage so that you don't have to pay a penalty every month of every year when you do eventually take it out. To find out more about this, give us a call at 1-866-630-0626...
Understanding the Basics of Medicare Health Insurance
Medicare Health Insurance is an important program that the United States government offers its citizens. Medicare ensures that qualifying US citizens, often referred to as beneficiaries, have the ability to have affordable health care after retirement. Further, it...
Prescription Drug Plan: What You Need To Know About Drug Formularies
If you’re in the market for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, then you know just how confusing the choices can be. It can be particularly frustrating if you’re already on a medication to treat a chronic or life-threatening illness and you’re trying to find...
What You Might Not Think of When Choosing a Medicare Supplement
Now that it's time to retire, you're likely to consider Medicare and all the benefits that go along with it, and you might also be considering a Medicare Supplement because Medicare won't pay all of your medical expenses. While you're looking for the perfect plan, you...
Medicare Prescription Drug Plans: Part D Basics
Anyone turning 65 (or younger people who qualify) may be confused about Medicare prescription drug plans. Medicare Part D subsidizes the cost of prescription medications for seniors. In 2006, the Medicare Modernization plan took effect, offering voluntary prescription...
Medicare Health Insurance: Qualify for Medicare Under Age 65
It is often thought that the only way you can qualify to receive Medicare health insurance is by being age 65 or older. While this is one way to qualify, there are also several other scenarios that will make you eligible for Medicare benefits. These conditions are:...