What is Medicare Part B and why do I need it?

Title: What is Medicare Part B and why do I need it?

Article Snip: "...Part B helps cover medically necessary services like doctors' services, outpatient care, and other medical services that Part A doesn't cover. Part B also covers many preventive services. Part B coverage is your choice. However, you need to have Part B if you want to buy Part A. ..."

Reference: www.medicare.gov
Medicare Part B

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Medicare Part B Covers A Bone Mass Measurement Once Every 24 Months or More Often If Necessary

Title: Bone mass measurements - Your Medicare Coverage

Article Snip: "...Your costs in Original Medicare? You pay nothing for this test if the doctor or other health care provider accepts assignment. ...Your doctor or other health care provider may recommend you get services more often than Medicare covers. Or, they may recommend services that Medicare doesn’t cover. If this happens, you may have to pay some or all of the costs. Ask questions so you understand why your doctor is recommending certain services and if, or how much, Medicare will pay for them."

Reference: www.medicare.gov
Medicare Part B, Bone Mass Measurement,

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CMS.GOV | 2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles

Title: 2024 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles

Article Snip: "...On October 12, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the 2024 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for the Medicare Part A and Part B programs, and the 2024 Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. ...Each year, the Medicare Part B premium, deductible, and coinsurance rates are determined according to provisions of the Social Security Act. The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $174.70 for 2024, an increase of $9.80 from $164.90 in 2023. The annual deductible for all Medicare Part B beneficiaries will be $240 in 2024, an increase of $14 from the annual deductible of $226 in 2023. "

Reference: www.cms.gov
2024,Medicare,Reading,Education,

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FEHB and Medicare Webinar to be held March 9

Title: FEHB and Medicare Webinar to be held March 9

Article Snip: "...Representatives from GEHA, a not-for-profit provider of health plans for federal employees, will conduct the webinar and explain how Medicare works with FEHB plans, including information on Medicare parts A, B, C and D. Participants must register before the event on the webinar website. After signing up, directions for accessing the webinar will be emailed to each registrant. Following the session, registrants will receive an email with a link to an archived recording, along with the slides shown. Participation is voluntary. Nonexempt employees may only participate off the clock or during authorized breaks...."

Reference: usps.com
FEHB and Medicare Webinar

How To Sign Up For Medicare: Who Should, Why, When

Title: How To Sign Up For Medicare: Who Should, Why, When

Article Snip: "...the biggest mistake that individuals can make under Medicare is not signing up for Parts A and B on a timely basis... The key date is four months before your 65th birthday. Here's how..."

Reference: www.investors.com
Medicare, Medicare part B,

Medicare Part B vs federal retiree plan

Title: Which is better, a federal retiree plan or Medicare Part B?

Article Snip: "...I could sign up for Medicare Part B but I’m not sure I need it because my husband is a retired federal employee and we plan on maintaining his FEHB Blue Cross-Blue Shield coverage. On the other hand, our friends say that Part B helps with out-of -pocket expenses. Which is a better choice for us?..."

Reference: consumerreports.org
Medicare Part B

Medicare part B and FERS retiree

Title: FERS retiree and Medicare part B

Article Snip: "...I was 50. I elected survivor benefits for my spouse, who is 14½ years older than I am. She was 64 when I retired. I elected to remain in FEHB. Additionally, I did not stop working, as I took a job with a private firm before my retirement date and had medical benefits with that firm, in addition to my FEHB coverage. When my spouse was eligible to receive Medicare Part B ..."

Reference: federaltimes.com