How and when to apply for Medicare

What is Medicare, and how does it work?  Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 and over. If you are under 65, you may be eligible to get Medicare earlier if you have a disability, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Medicare is divided into four parts:…

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Understanding IRMAA and Why it Really Matters: For those in Medicare, IRMAA can have a big impact on healthcare costs

IRMAA, which stands for Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, is a term that may not be familiar to everyone. However, for individuals enrolled in Medicare, IRMAA can have a significant impact on their healthcare costs. Here are the basics of IRMAA, why it matters, and how it can affect your Medicare expenses. What is IRMAA? IRMAA,…

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