Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Medicare. Detailed information on Medicare eligibility, enrollment and coverage can be found in AARP’s Medicare Made Easy series. You have options. Medicare has four basic parts: Part A covers inpatient stays in a hospital or skilled nursing facility, hospice and some home care. Medicare covers most health care needs for older Americans, from hospital care and doctor visits to lab tests and surgery. But some necessities — and desires — aren’t part of the program. Here’s how you might pay for them. Dental work is rarely covered. Original Medicare covers some dental-related expenses in very specific situations. If your current plan has a provider network, be sure to check if your provider will be in the network next year. You can switch plans during the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period if your provider won ’ t be in your plan’s network next year. Here are 10 things your health insurer won’t tell you , but you’ll want to know: 1. We have no idea what to charge you for coverage. The Affordable Care Act overhauled the country’s health. Learn what services are covered and not covered. Nontraditional services ranging from nutrition visits to carpet cleaning could be covered. Need a Doctor or Hospital? Medicare Has Tools to Help. Websites to help you compare quality, availability of providers and services. If you ’ re not already receiving these benefits when you turn 65, you’ll need to sign up during your Initial Enrollment Period.
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Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Medicare. Detailed information on Medicare eligibility, enrollment and coverage can be found in AARP’s...
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