Medicare Timelines for Enrollment, Appeals, Claims & More | BCBSKS

Medicare timelines can be incredibly confusing. There is no single Medicare timeline, as Medicare features multiple parts, as well as different aspects such as enrollments and appeals, each with its own unique timeline.  Changing your coverage involves yet another set of timelines, which can vary depending on exactly what type of coverage you have and what you want to add or change. But it’s very … Continue reading Medicare Timelines for Enrollment, Appeals, Claims & More | BCBSKS

Countdown to 65: Action plan for when you’re new to Medicare

Now that you understand the basics of Medicare, you’re ready to start planning. If it wasn’t for Medicare, health care might become really expensive at age 65 and beyond. Medicare comes in Parts A, B, C and D. Parts A and B are called “Original Medicare” and are provided by the government. Parts A and B cover some basics – like hospital stays and doctor … Continue reading Countdown to 65: Action plan for when you’re new to Medicare