If a person is turning 65 they are probably going to start looking into signing up for Medicare. It is important to be fully informed to avoid making costly mistakes. Senior citizens should understand the complicated alphabet soup of options that Medicare provides. Original Medicare “consists of Part A, which covers hospital stays; Part B, which covers physician and other outpatient charges; and Part D, which covers prescription medications.” Individuals looking into Medicare might also consider Medicare Advantage (Part C), which allows individuals to receive medical care from private companies in a single package without the need for a Medigap plan. There are important details that people need to be aware of in each of these choices. This column provides crucial information that can assist senior citizens in choosing the individual plan that is right for them.
See Know Your Options Before Signing Up for Medicare, Elder Law Answers, August 7, 2015.
Special thanks to Brian Cohan (Attorney at Law, Law Offices of Brian J. Cohan, P.C.) for bringing this article to my attention.
