Question:
How do I order a replacement Medicare card?
Answer:
A Medicare card may be replaced by submitting an application to the Social Security Administration.
Question:
Do Medicare Advantage plans provide the same coverage as Original Medicare?
Answer:
Both Medicare-covered programs must be covered by Medicare Advantage plans, which must include both Part A and Part B benefits.
Question:
Does Medicare cover routine foot care?
Answer:
Routine foot care is not provided by Medicare, but it does provide medically required podiatric testing and facilities to diagnose and treat foot injuries and diseases.
Question:
How do I enroll in Original Medicare?
Answer:
If you earn Social Security retirement payments, it's simple: When you turn 65, the Social Security Administration will automatically enroll you in Medicare. If you are under the age of 65 and receive disability insurance, the Social Security Administration will enroll you in Medicare after 24 months of obtaining benefits.
Question:
I am retiring from the military and I will become eligible for health coverage under the TRICARE For Life program. How does this fit in with Medicare? And how does it affect my spouse?
Answer:
TRICARE For Life becomes supplementary coverage that wraps around Medicare benefits, and Medicare becomes the primary health insurance. In order to keep your TFL status, you must enroll in Medicare.
Question:
What is a formulary?
Answer:
The list of prescription medications covered by a Medicare Part D drug plan is referred to as a formulary.
