Medicare vs. Medicaid
Who is Eligible for KanCare?
KanCare is the state of Kansas’ Medicaid program. A government Medicaid program that is no-cost or low-cost health care for the residents of Kansas. There are several Medicaid programs for different Kansas residents. In order to get Medicaid, you must be a Kansan who, along with income limits, meet one of the following criteria: A…
What Are the Key Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid?
Both Medicare and Medicaid are health care programs that provide government assistance to people in need of health care support. And that is where many of the similarities end. Medicare is available for people 65 years or older or those who qualify for disability or end-stage renal disease. Medicaid availability varies from state to state.…
What is the Cost of Medicare?
It’s easy to get confused when discussing the cost of Medicare. There are many variables to think about like which Medicare Part will be used for coverage. When it comes to Medicare, you typically pay a monthly premium for coverage and part of the costs each time you get a covered service. There’s no yearly…
Do I Automatically Get Medicare When I Turn 65?
Soon you will turn 65 and now you want to know if you automatically get Medicare. Whether or not you have to register for Medicare on your own depends on whether you currently get federal retirement benefits like social security or railroad retirement benefits. If you are already receiving federal retirement benefits, for at least…
I Want to Change Medicare Plans, Now What?
There are three enrollment periods when you can change Medicare plans. You cannot switch Medicare plans at any time, you have to choose one of the three enrollment periods only. The first enrollment period to change Medicare plans is during your initial enrollment period. This is generally lasting for seven months: three months before you…
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Jim Rooney is the owner of Advanced Insurance Concepts. He built Advanced Insurance Concepts to allow him to serve his clients to the best of his ability and to find the best possible solution for their health, live and accident insurance needs. There are over 25 insurance companies; plus, all of the Medicare Advantage providers…
What Are The 4 Types of Medicare?
If you are just entering the world of Medicare, you need to know where to start. First, you need to understand what the four types of Medicare are. Once you understand each type, you’ll be able to decide which is the best coverage for you. The first type is called Medicare Part A. This typically…
Can I Have Both Medicare and Medicaid?
This is a question we get quite frequently. Can I have both Medicare and Medicaid. This is called dual eligibility. Both are US government-sponsored insurance programs to help cover healthcare costs. But the simple answer is yes. You can have both. Medicare is handled by the federal government and is typically based on age. Medicaid…
Is Medicare and Medicaid the Same Thing?
This is a question we get most frequently from our clients. And it’s no wonder when the words sound very similar. Is Medicare and Medicaid the same thing? Both are US government-sponsored insurance programs to help cover healthcare costs. But the simple answer is no, they are not the same thing. In fact, they are…
What Does It Mean To Be Dual-Eligible?
Americans who have both Medicare and Medicaid are called dual-eligibles. Dual-eligibles are eligible or enrolled in both programs when a Medicare enrollee’s revenue and overall capital base are low enough to make them eligible for Medicare support when covering some Medicare costs or making them eligible for comprehensive coverage under both Medicare and Medicaid. The…
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