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Medicare & Durable Medical Equipment
What is Durable Medical Equipment?
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) is equipment that assist users in activities of daily living, such as walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc. DME is necessary for the diagnosis or treatment of illness or injury to better the functioning, health, and safety of the user.
Medicare-covered DME meets these criteria:
Be "durable" and able ...
Myths & Facts about Medicare
Here are some Myths and Facts about Medicare:
Myth: I will automatically be enrolled into Medicare when I turn 65. Fact: TRUE - If you are 65 AND receiving your Social Security benefits. OR if you are under 65 but qualify for Medicare after 24 months of disability. IF you are not receiving your ...
There’s a Second Chance to get your Medicare choices RIGHT!
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period
Another enrollment period!?! Who does this affect!?! What do I need to do?? In 2019, Medicare announced a NEW Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period. From January 1st – March 31st, all beneficiaries with a Medicare Advantage plan can change their plan OR switch back to Original Medicare Parts A, B, & ...
