Do you know what Medicare Part C covers? Do you know what a PPO or HMO is? Do you know what Medicare is? If you have answered yes or no to any of these questions, read on.
Part A - Hospital Inpatient
Part B - Hospital Outpatient, doctor’s visits, ambulance, laboratory, etc.
Part D - Prescription Drugs
When you join Medicare Part C you are joining a Medicare Advantage Plan. This means you have a Primary Care Medical Doctor. This doctor refers you to specialists and managers all your medical needs. You will not be able to visit any doctor of your choice. You stay within the group you are assigned.
Medicare Advantage Plan or Part C is a combination of Part A, Part B and possibly Part D. Your monthly premium payment will be lower than having Medicare Part A,B, and D separtely.
It is a way to save money on Part B. When you have Part B there are several insurance companies to choose from but there is a monthly charge. Some of the plans include Medicare Part D which is prescription drugs.
If you want to save money on your monthly health care premium this is the way to go. Always call Social Security of Medicare to help you make the best decision for your personal needs.
When you have Part C you pay a co pay for each doctor’s visit.
HMO - HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION:
You are in a network and use the doctor’s and medical facilities in the contracted organization.
PPO - PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION:
You can use doctors out of network but the cost will be higher upon receiving your provider bill.
When you have Medicare Part C you have the option of choosing and HMO or PPO.
Only you can make the decision of what kind of Medicare coverage you need. Call Medicare and Social Security they are always there to help you make this decision.
Thank you for reading my article. Please feel free to read any of my numerous articles on various subjects.
Copyright Linda E. Meckler 2007
Linda is the author of her first published book, “Ghost Kids Trilogy. "Christy, 12 and her Brother Brad, 16 moves into an old house on top of a mountain and meet two Ghost Kids.
Then we have a mysterious, magical Blue Vase where Uncle Charlie the villain is trapped. He wants out of the Blue Vase and exchange he will tell Christy and Brad where Pirates’ Treasure is Hidden.
Take a walk with Christy and Brad down a dark hall hunting for Pirates” Treasure. You will think were you there right there with them.
Love, Family Values and Charity burst off the pages. http://www.lmeckler.com
Check out my new 4 E books Titled:
How To Appeal Medical Bills
Appeal and Collections Letters for Medical Providers
Boost Your Self Esteem and Blossom
Computers Cause Pain on my website http://www.lmeckler.com/store
