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As a matter of fact there are several Arizona Medicare options available for eligible individuals. Let’s explore them:
- Original Medicare (Parts A and B):
- Part A: Covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health services.
- Part B: Provides coverage for outpatient services, doctor visits, preventive care, and medically necessary treatments1.
- Medicare Advantage (Part C):
- Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurance companies approved by Medicare.
- These plans combine Parts A and B coverage and often include additional benefits like vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage.
- Some popular Medicare Advantage providers in Arizona include Aetna, Amerigroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Advantage, Cigna, Devoted Health, Humana, and Aetna Medicare Part D:
- Part D plans cover prescription drugs. You can enroll in a standalone Part D plan alongside Original Medicare or as part of a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plan..
- Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap):
- Medigap plans help cover out-of-pocket costs not covered by Original Medicare.
- These plans are offered by private insurers and can be added to your Original Medicare coverage4.
Remember to evaluate your health needs, budget, and preferences when choosing a Medicare option. If you need personalized assistance, consider speaking with a licensed insurance agent to find the best plan for your situation.
Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Part D Prescription Plans
The Plans provide you with many Arizona Medicare options. Recent changes to Medicare have brought about more healthcare choices for mature Americans than ever before. Today when you are eligible for Medicare, you can choose to receive healthcare through the Original Medicare program only; or apply for an Arizona Medicare Supplement (Medigap Plan) to fill in the “gaps” in Medicare coverage with few if any co-pays or deductibles. In Arizona you can also opt for a Medicare Advantage Plan that may have lower premiums than a Medigap plan, even a $0 premium in most Arizona counties, but with more potential out-of-pocket expenses. Prescription Drug Plans (Medicare Part D) are now offered nationwide either as a stand-alone plan or bundled into a low-cost Medicare Advantage Plan.
Medicare Supplement
Medicare Supplement plans available in Arizona (also known as Medigap plans) fills in gaps in Original Medicare coverage, such as, co-pays and deductibles for hospitalization, doctor visits and other medical services. Although these plans may cost more than Medicare Advantage plans, after paying the plan premium, there are few if any extra out-of-pocket expenses depending on the plan chosen.
Medicare Advantage
Advantage plans are health plan Medicare options that are part of the Federal Medicare program. Coverage may include Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, as well as, hospitalization, doctor visits, skilled nursing, medical tests, diagnostics and other services. Most Medicare Advantage Plans are either HMOs, PPOs, or Private-Fee-for-Service (PFFS). Premiums are often low and $0 premium plans are available in Arizona. We represent several companies that provide Medicare Advantage plans in Arizona.
Medicare Part D
Medicare Part D is the federal government’s prescription drug program. It covers both brand-name and generic prescription drugs at participating pharmacies in your area. Several companies provide plans in Arizona
If you have questions or are confused about Medicare options, in general, enrollment periods, service areas or what I can do for you. Please fill out the contact form at the side or just give Ralph a call at 602-390-8573.
When you reach the age of 65, you have several options for Medicare enrollment. Here are some important points to keep in mind:
Automatic Enrollment: If you already receive Social Security retirement benefits, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B when you turn 65. If you are not receiving Social Security retirement benefits, you can sign up for Medicare when you apply for Social Security.
Medicare Parts:
– Part A: Covers hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health care.
– Part B: Covers doctor visits, outpatient services, preventive care, and some home health care.
– Part D: Provides prescription drug coverage.
Medicare Advantage (Part C): This combines Parts A, B, and often D and is offered by private insurance companies.
Medicare Supplement (Medigap): Helps cover costs not covered by Original Medicare.
Additional Coverage Options:
– Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C): These plans offer extra benefits beyond Original Medicare, such as vision, dental, and wellness programs.
– Medigap Plans: These supplement Original Medicare by covering out-of-pocket costs like deductibles and copayments.
Decision Support: Consider speaking with an Arizona Medicare counselor to better understand your choices related to Medicare Prescription Drug, Medicare Advantage, and Medigap plans. You can reach Ralph at 602-390-8573.
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