The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or the Affordable Care Act as it is commonly known, is the most significant expansion of US healthcare since the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965. Its primary goal is to decrease the number of uninsured Americans and to reduce the overall costs of healthcare. Here are some of the ways the Affordable …
Medicare: Special Circumstances| Special Enrollment Period
Medicare’s open enrollment period for this year came to an end on Dec 7th. However, there are special circumstances when certain events happen in your life that spark Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs). The rules regarding when changes can be made and the types of changes that can be made are different for each Special Enrollment Period. These are the special …
Medicare FAQ
Q: How does Medicare pay for my health services? A: Medicare is financed by federal taxes taken out of every paycheck issued in the United States. All workers in the United States pay into the Medicare system during their years of employment, and are eligible to receive those benefits when they reach 65 years of age. Q: How much will Medicare cover, and …
Top 10 Questions to Ask Tennessee Medicare Agents
Wondering what questions to get started with for Medicare. We’ve put together a great starting point in these 10 questions to ask Tennessee Medicare Agents! 1. How much will my monthly premium be? Your monthly premium will depend on how much coverage you wish to have. If you only require hospitalization coverage, or Part A, you won’t be responsible …
