http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare The Bare Essentials of Medicare Insurance Explained in Plain English Tue, 14 Aug 2007 04:46:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you are one of the fortunate that has deciphered Medicare Part D and enrolled in a plan, you should apply for the extra help. The “Extra Help” is a subsidy Social Security will place on your record if you qualify. When you qualify for the extra help ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/medicare-part-d-extra-help-with-drug-plan-costs/ The Medicare Part D enrollment deadline is quickly approaching. You must enroll in a Medicare part D prescription drug plan before May 15th 2006. If you miss the May 15th deadline you face delays and possible penalties getting enrolled in a plan. Here is the easiest way to find ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/medicare-part-d-enrollment-deadline/ Medicare coverage can be very expensive. Premiums for Medicare Part B are $88.50 per month in 2006. If you sign up for Medicare Part D your premiums can cost $35.00 per month or more depending on the plan you choose. Not only do you have to ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/paying-too-much-for-medicare/ Medicare Part B or “Medical Insurance” pays when you visit your doctor in their office and other outpatient care. If you need to enroll in Medicare Part B here is what you need to know. General Enrollment vs. Special Enrollment General Enrollment is only open to the public January through March ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/medicare-part-b/ Medicare was confusing enough before Part D came along. What is Medicare Part D and how do you enroll in it? Medicare Part D is prescription drug coverage under Medicare. It was added as part of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. This plan is administered by private ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/how-to-pick-a-medicare-part-d-plan/ There are several different ways to qualify for coverage under Medicare. These requirements are for Hospital Insurance (Part A), Medical Insurance (Part B), and Prescription Drug Coverage (Part D). Most people who are age 65 or older are eligible based on their own employment, or that of a spouse. ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/how-do-i-sign-up-for-medicare/ If you receive regular kidney dialysis on a weekly basis, you qualify for Medicare benefits without the 24 month waiting period required for those who receive Social Security Disability benefits. You may even be eligible for Medicare coverage if you do not qualify for Social Security disability. If you did ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/medicare-for-end-stage-renal-disease/ If you receive Social Security Disability benefits, you are eligible for Medicare coverage after 24 months of payment. The 24 month period begins from the date you first became entitled to Social Security Disability. If you are unsure of your entitlement date, it is found on the first ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/medicare-for-disability/ Don’t be taken in by the title of this article; we are not implying that you are a dummy in any way. In fact, we are certain that you are an intelligent and savvy individual out to make sense of a confusing and poorly documented government health insurance program. ... http://www.socialsecuritylaidbare.com/medicare/medicare-for-dummies/