Do you ever have Medicare questions? Then the Medicare and You Handbook will be helpful. This guide is easily accessible online and serves as a resource to help any curious reader understand the parts of Medicare, its costs, enrollment, savings programs, what’s covered, and more. Do yourself a favor and glance it over. Then I’ll be here to answer any further or more personalized questions.
What is the Medicare and You Handbook?
The Medicare and You Handbook is a guide curated by Medicare to give you the information you need to make informed decisions about your coverage options. Updated every year, this informative packet of information can tell you about the parts of Medicare; what is covered under Medicare; about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D and Medicare Supplements; and about resources in your state where you can find financial assistance with these programs.
Downloading and reviewing the handbook can help you to better understand what Medicare is and what your coverage options are.
Why Download the Medicare and You Handbook?
The handbook is easily accessible from the Medicare website. From there, you can download the current version of the guide as a PDF, which will open in your browser. With that simple act, you give yourself access to up-to-date information directly from the source.
Features and Benefits of the Medicare and You Handbook
The Medicare and You Handbook serves as a helpful resource that any Medicare beneficiary can benefit from.
Do you want to know if a service, test, or item will be covered before you get to the health care facility? The Medicare and You Handbook has an indexed list of covered services, tests, and items for your perusing.
Are you looking for more coverage or wanting help understanding the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements? The handbook breaks it down into understandable language to explain the benefits of each.
What is with all of these enrollment periods and when do I sign up? Great question. The handbook goes into detail about what you can do during each enrollment period. It also explains what may qualify you for guaranteed issue rights or a special enrollment period.
Do you have to pay a late enrollment penalty? The handbook can help you understand why you may face a recurring fine and what that cost will be.
How can I save money on quality Medicare coverage? There are a few different approaches we could take. Use the handbook to learn about Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, and Medicare Savings Programs. You may be dual-eligible for Medicaid, and if so I can match you with the ideal Medicare Advantage plan.
What if I have a question the handbook doesn’t answer? Medicare with Jake has the tools and resources to seek out the solutions to all things Medicare. Schedule an appointment today to speak one-on-one about your Medicare concerns.
