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Medicare Part B

Services Covered by Medicare Part A & Part B

Medicare covers many tests, items and services like lab tests, surgeries, and doctor visits – as well as supplies, like...

Does Medicare Require A Referral To See A Specialist? 

Although a primary care doctor can help you navigate many of your healthcare needs, you may have medical conditions that...

How Does Medicare Part B Work?

When you apply for Medicare coverage, you will automatically qualify for Original Medicare, which is made up of Part A...

What Does Medicare Part B Pay For?

When you turn 65, you become eligible to receive Medicare insurance benefits. Original Medicare offers Part A and Part B....

How Does Medicare Part B Work with Private Insurance?

Though we associate Medicare with retirement, many people work past the age of eligibility for Medicare benefits. Working later is...

What is the Part B late enrollment penalty?

Medicare Part B is optional coverage, but most people will choose to enroll during their initial enrollment period. This can...

How Can I Get Lower Doctor Copays?

Copayments, or copays, are fixed amounts set by your Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that you need to pay at the...

What Medicare Mental Health Benefits Will I have Under Part B? 

Treatment for mental health concerns no longer carries the stigma is once did. These days, seeking therapy for anxiety or...

What does Medicare pay for under Part B? 

Medicare has an alphabet soup of parts that can be very confusing at first glance. So to make it easier,...